Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance maintenance and plant operations within a leading chemical manufacturing site. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and mentor junior engineers. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous pension contributions and healthcare, this position is perfect for a motivated engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to take on leadership responsibilities, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Double figure employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Company part-subsidised private healthcare

Excellent holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong experience in Chemical industry.
• Chartered status or working towards it is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor maintenance standards for compliance with regulations.
• Manage modifications and design packages for plant systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Chartered Status (or working towards)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer to join a leading upper-tier COMAH Chemical Manufacturer based on one of their sites in the Cheshire 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.

To be successful in this role as a Mechanical Engineer you will hold a Mech Eng. degree, a Chartered status (or working towards), as well as strong experience working within the Chemical industry, or an equivalent industry such as petrochemical, nuclear, refinery, COMAH etc.

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.
• Act as the most senior Engineer on site - 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.