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Mechanical Engineer

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Redcar

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and continuous operation of the Bioethanol plant, tackling mechanical issues head-on, and leading a dedicated maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a passion for problem-solving and team development. You'll be responsible for managing breakdowns, training technicians, and collaborating with European counterparts for optimal solutions. Join a company that values expertise and offers excellent benefits, including a competitive bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Competitive Bonus scheme
Generous sick pay scheme
Life Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Onsite Gym

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in a similar industry with CoMAH site experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical breakdowns ensuring quick and safe plant return.
  • Train maintenance technicians and promote skill development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Preventative Maintenance
Team Leadership

Education

BEng(hons) degree or equivalent
HNC

Job description

Job Description

Ensus are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team at our single site in Wilton, Redcar. The Engineer's position is to provide Mechanical Expertise ensuring the safe and continuous operation of the Ensus Bioethanol facility on the Wilton site. To be the first line point of contact for all mechanical issues, whether this be queries around planned preventative maintenance or leading the maintenance team in carrying out repairs following on from breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Take a lead in all mechanical breakdowns returning plant/equipment back to service in a safe manner as quickly as possible utilising all available resources.
  2. Act as Site Main Controller (SMC) on rota with others.
  3. Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions as and when required, ensuring actions allocated are completed in a timely manner.
  4. Ensure equipment maintenance is utilising the correct maintenance philosophy (Preventative, scheduled, RTF etc.).
  5. Training of maintenance technicians and other members of the Engineering department. Sharing and learning. Promote the upskilling of personnel within the department.
  6. Provide Mechanical engineering support for all areas of the plant.
  7. Work with European counterparts where necessary to get the most cost-effective solutions to issues, utilising existing Framework contracts and, where necessary, Central Procurement Department.
  8. Liaise with contractors and suppliers where appropriate. Any service contracts owned to be managed via meetings where appropriate, ensuring a current valid contract that is fit for purpose is on the database.

Skills, Qualifications, Competence Level

  1. Ideally degree qualified to BEng(hons) level or equivalent.
  2. HNC minimum educational requirement.
  3. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar industry.
  4. Experience working on a top tier CoMAH site.

Benefits

  1. 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  2. Competitive Bonus scheme.
  3. Generous sick pay scheme.
  4. Life Insurance.
  5. Cycle to work scheme.
  6. Pension scheme.
  7. Private Medical Insurance.
  8. Onsite Gym.
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