Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team in the Cheshire area. This role offers a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, including a substantial employer pension contribution and private healthcare. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant operations while leading and mentoring junior engineers. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Double figure employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Part-subsidised private healthcare

Excellent holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and Chartered status (or working towards).
• Strong experience in a relevant engineering role within the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor maintenance standards for compliance with regulations.
• Train and validate junior team members to enhance their skills.
• Manage modifications and design packages for plant systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Writing

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Chartered Status (or working towards)

Job description

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. 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 & 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, hold a Chartered status (or working towards) as well as strong experience working a relevant Eng role within the Chemical industry, or an equivalent industry such as petrochemical, nuclear, refinery, COMAH etc would be desirable.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:

• As the Mechanical Engineer, you will develop, define and monitor maintenance standards to ensure compliance with existing, new and future codes and regulations.
• You will 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.
• Most Senior Eng. on site - management, leadership, coaching and mentoring of 2 more junior members of the team.
• You will be responsible for managing 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.