Mechanical Engineer

-; Immingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Humber Refinery team. In this role, you will support engineering projects aimed at improving plant reliability and performance. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering degree, demonstrate strong technical and interpersonal skills, and show a proactive approach towards project management. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging environment that values innovation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pro-active self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with energy to influence change.
• Good team player with confidence to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and analyze problems.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant support and evaluating potential projects.
• Undertaking design and procurement of small engineering projects.
• Understanding equipment degradation and maintenance plans.
• Implementing reliability projects and evaluating equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree Qualification or Equivalent

Chartered status / working towards Chartered status

Good engineering/technical knowledge

Competent IT knowledge

Strong communications skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Humber Refinery, United Kingdom.

Job Overview

Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and is committed to improving lives. We are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at the Humber Refinery during an exciting time in our history. This role offers a well‑supported but challenging career with engineering responsibilities that deliver real impact.

As a Mechanical Engineer at the Humber Refinery, you will combine excellent technical skills with practical awareness to contribute to the success of the business. You will work across different areas of the business, gaining and building experience and knowledge. The engineering team focuses on safe operation, long‑term reliability, fitness‑for‑service assessment, and specifying, purchasing and installing replacement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant support and ensuring economic and engineering evaluation of potential projects and replacement equipment
• Undertaking design, procurement and installation of small engineering projects (£0.5‑£1.5 million)
• Understanding and evaluating equipment degradation mechanisms and deciding equipment maintenance and repair plans
• Determining, justifying and implementing reliability projects
• Evaluating and rerating piping and fixed equipment to ensure it is fit for service by hand calculations, finite element analysis, Caesar modelling, etc.

What We’re Looking For

• A pro‑active self‑starter
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Someone highly motivated with a drive and energy to lead and influence change
• Good team player able to work with and influence others
• Confidence to work on your own initiative
• Someone who has the ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to analyse problems and create innovative solutions

Requirements / Key Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Degree Qualification or Equivalent
• Chartered status / working towards Chartered status / would like to work towards Chartered status
• Good engineering/technical knowledge
• Competent IT knowledge
• Strong communications skills
• Safety awareness
• Completed previous work experience or role in a similar industry (Preferred)

Application Information

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre‑screening questions and providing your electronic signature on or before the requisition closing date of 01/18/2026.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer