Mechanical Engineer

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy seeks candidates for a mechanical maintenance position in the UK. The role involves performing maintenance on plant equipment, diagnosing faults, and optimising various systems. Candidates should possess strong hands-on experience preferably in chemical or food manufacturing, along with relevant mechanical qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for those skilled in mechanical fitting and who can ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience, ideally in chemical or food manufacturing.
• NVQ/C&G mechanical qualifications (Tig Welding) preferred.
• Experience in welding, pipework, valves, and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and prioritise tasks to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and optimise pumps, valves, and compressed air systems.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Mechanical fitting skills

COMAH experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

NVQ/C&G mechanical qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Diagnose faults and prioritise tasks to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and optimise pumps, valves, compressed air systems, and chemical blending processes.
• Support engineering projects including installations, commissioning, and relocations.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, pipework, and pump maintenance tasks.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and record activities in the CMMS system.

Key Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or strong hands-on experience, ideally in chemical or food manufacturing.
• NVQ/C&G mechanical qualifications (Tig Welding) (HNC/HND desirable).
• Mechanical fitting skills (welding, pipework, valves, pumps).
• COMAH experience and knowledge of chemical/stainless-steel fabrication desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work safely to standards.

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.