Mechanical Engineer

Resourcing Group; South Shields; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym and canteen

Enhanced pension

Job summary

KHR is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on improving asset reliability, developing maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

The engineer will lead condition monitoring and root cause investigations, work with Engineering and Operations, and support plant availability, efficiency, and safety.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a Mechanical Engineer or Reliability Engineer or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), FMEA, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, lubrication management, oil analysis, thermal imaging).
• Experience using SAP PM or other CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and optimise preventive and predictive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations into recurring equipment failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Step in for the plant Mechanical Engineer when needed.
• Coordinate condition monitoring activities (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, lubrication).
• Work with maintenance planning to ensure spare parts and Bills of Materials are accurate.
• Carry out equipment criticality assessments and develop maintenance strategies accordingly.
• Deliver reliability improvement projects to enhance plant performance, safety, and availability.
• Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain engineering standards and maintenance procedures in line with ISO requirements.
• Support MoC activities and safe systems of work.
• Provide technical support during planned shutdowns.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

RCFA / FMEA

Conditions monitoring

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Role: Mechanical Reliability Engineer 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Contract Type: Full-time, 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
£5,000 completion bonus

KHR is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced MechanicalReliability Engineer to join their Reliability team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. As the MechanicalReliability Engineer, this is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineering professional to play a pivotal role in improving asset reliability, developing maintenance strategies, mechanical maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

The MechanicalReliabilityEngineer will work closely with both Engineering and Operations teams, enhancing equipment performance through preventative/predictive maintenance, leading root cause investigations, and implementing reliability improvements that maximise plant availability, efficiency, and safety.

Key Mechanical Reliability Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and optimise preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations into recurring equipment failures, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Step in for the plant Mechanical Engineer when needed
• Coordinate condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, and lubrication programmes.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance planning teams to ensure maintenance schedules, spare parts, and Bills of Materials are accurate and effective.
• Carry out equipment criticality assessments and use findings to develop appropriate maintenance strategies.
• Identify and deliver engineering improvement projects that enhance reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Analyse equipment performance data using SAP PM and other maintenance systems to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures in line with company and ISO requirements.
• Support Management of Change (MoC) activities, engineering risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Provide technical support during planned shutdowns and assist with resolving complex equipment issues.
• Participate in the engineering on-call rota to support critical plant requirements.

What We're Looking For

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a Mechanical Engineer or Reliability Engineer or similar engineering role within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), FMEA, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis, lubrication management, oil analysis, or thermal imaging.
• Experience using SAP PM or another Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of engineering standards, risk assessments, and health and safety legislation.

On top of a competitive base salary, you will receive a £5,000 completion bonus, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).

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