Mechanical Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to enhance plant operations at their West Yorkshire site. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including generous pension contributions and private healthcare. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing maintenance standards, managing projects, and training junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a leading chemical manufacturer, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Part-subsidised private healthcare

Excellent holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor maintenance standards for compliance with regulations.
• Train junior team members and manage modifications and projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Compliance Standards

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer to join a leading upper-tier COMAH Chemical Manufacturer based on one of their sites in the West Yorkshire area, on a permanent basis, for a salary of between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (experience dependant). This competitive salary is supported by a fantastic benefits package that is inclusive of a double figure employer pension contribution, free on-site parking, company part-subsidised private healthcare, excellent holiday allowance and more. Within this Mechanical Engineer role you will be site based 5 days a week, working standard days.

The Mechanical Engineer will have responsibility to investigate, plan, organise programs of technical work to maintain and improve maintenance and plant operations, and deliver minor projects in line with Business requirements.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Develop, define and monitor maintenance standards to ensure compliance with existing, new and future codes and regulations.
• Prepare specification and scopes of work in order to purchase, overhaul and modify plant equipment.
• Train and validate others in order to develop them in relevant competence and skills.
• Investigate, report and recommend solutions for specific plant problems in order to improve safety, reliability, efficiencies and costs.
• Provide management, leadership, coaching and mentoring of 2 more junior members of the team.
• Manage modifications, design packages and projects with particular responsibility for the capture of changes to plant systems and records to ensure long term sustainability of the Asset.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Mechanical Engineer position.