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Mechanical Engineer

Ensus UK Ltd

Redcar

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their dedicated team at a leading bioethanol facility. This role involves providing mechanical expertise to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the plant. You will be the first point of contact for mechanical issues, leading maintenance teams during breakdowns and ensuring effective preventative maintenance practices. With a strong emphasis on training and collaboration, you will work closely with European counterparts to develop cost-effective solutions. If you have a passion for mechanical engineering and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

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.
  • 5+ years experience in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical breakdowns to return equipment to service safely.
  • Train maintenance technicians and promote upskilling.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Maintenance Philosophy
Team Leadership

Education

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
HNC in Engineering

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 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 utilizing 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 utilizing the correct maintenance philosophy (Preventative, scheduled, RTF, etc.).
  5. Train maintenance technicians and other members of the Engineering department. Share and learn. 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 achieve the most cost-effective solutions to issues, utilizing existing framework contracts and, where necessary, the 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

  • 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.
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