Mechanical Operations Engineer (Teesdock)

ICL Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Potash Ltd. in Teesport seeks an experienced Mechanical Operations Engineer to lead the mechanical performance and reliability of our Tees Dock operation.

You will guide a mechanical team, drive maintenance strategies, and champion safety and engineering excellence across critical assets. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering degree, strong leadership, and experience with material handling and conveyor systems, contributing to continuous improvement and successful project

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of material handling and conveyor systems.
• Experience of maintenance and reliability engineering techniques.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate, engage, and develop teams.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a mechanical team, providing coaching, guidance, and technical support.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering and safety standards are maintained.
• Drive asset reliability and performance through effective maintenance strategies.
• Set high standards of professional and technical excellence within the team.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and engineering best practices where appropriate.
• Lead projects aimed at improving operations and reducing risks with mechanical equipment.
• Prepare and support capital project applications, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Safety culture

Material handling

Conveyor systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Mechanical Operations Engineer (Teesdock)

Date: 21 Aug 2026

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Location:

Middlesbrough, GB, TS6 6UD

Company: Cleveland Potash Ltd.

Job Description

Role Summary

This position offers the opportunity to lead a mechanical team responsible for the performance, reliability, and maintenance of critical assets within our supply chain operation. We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused engineer who is passionate about driving continuous improvement, developing people, and delivering engineering excellence.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage a mechanical team, providing coaching, guidance, and technical support.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering and safety standards are maintained.
• Drive asset reliability and performance through effective maintenance strategies.
• Set high standards of professional and technical excellence within the team.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and engineering best practices where appropriate.
• Lead projects focused on improving operations and reducing mechanical risks.
• Support capital project applications and ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of material handling and conveyor systems.
• Experience of maintenance and reliability engineering techniques.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage, and develop teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

Job Description

Mechanical Operations Engineer

Teesdock, Teesport

Join us and help power the supply chain for the world's only Polyhalite mine

ICL is looking for an experienced Mechanical Operations Engineer to take responsibility for the mechanical performance and reliability of our Tees Dock operation.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a proactive and safety-focused engineer who thrives on driving continuous improvement, developing people, and ensuring critical assets operate safely and efficiently. You will lead a mechanical team supporting a key part of our supply chain while contributing to the success of a global business.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Lead and manage one of our mechanical teams, providing coaching, guidance, and technical support.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering and safety standards are consistently met.
• Drive asset reliability and performance through effective maintenance strategies.
• Set high standards of professional and technical excellence within your team.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and engineering best practices where appropriate.
• Lead projects aimed at improving operations and reducing risks associated with mechanical equipment.
• Prepare and support capital project applications, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in a mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of material transportand conveyor systems.
• Extensive experience of maintenance and reliability engineering techniques.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration