Project Support Engineer

AAK; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% non-contribution pension

Bonus scheme

UK Healthcare scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Group life cover

Group income protection scheme

Ride2Work scheme

Job summary

AAK Hull is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the decommissioning of the South Refinery as part of the Hull site transformation. This hands-on role requires practical engineering experience and a strong focus on safe, timely project execution.

You will supervise contractors, read P&ID drawings, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver plant isolation and removal activities while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer with strong practical experience in refinery settings.
• Experience with decommissioning and safe plant isolation.
• Ability to read P&ID drawings and translate into real systems.
• Hands-on technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan workload and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Self-motivated, independent and able to solve practical challenges.
• Strong communication with contractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the safe isolation of plant and equipment to support decommissioning activities.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with Safety, Health & Environment regulations.
• Support the day-to-day supervision of contractors working on the removal of plant, equipment and services.
• Identify and implement safe methods for the decommissioning and removal of plant and equipment.
• Support the timely execution of project activities and provide regular progress updates.
• Identify, report and track maintenance and safety issues arising during the shift and through operator care.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and practical engineering support throughout the project.

Skills

Refinery experience

P&ID reading

Contractor supervision

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK LOCATION

This position is based on site in Hull, United Kingdom.

At AAK Hull, we operate the UK's largest refinery for edible oils and fats at our King George Dock site and supply ingredients and finished products to businesses in the food manufacturing, baking, foodservice, and retail sectors. We enjoy working closely with customers to co-develop bespoke products in our well-equipped Customer Innovation Centre.

About The Role

As part of Phase 2 of the Re-purposing of Site Hull project, the South Refinery will be transformed from its current operational footprint into a state-of-the-art dry fractionation plant. As Project Support Engineer, you will support the safe decommissioning, isolation and removal of existing plant and equipment, excluding E6.

You will assist with the day-to-day supervision of contractors responsible for removing existing services, plant and equipment, while coordinating activities with other team members and disciplines. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, practical engineering experience and a clear focus on safe and timely project execution.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the safe isolation of plant and equipment to support decommissioning activities.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with Safety, Health & Environment regulations.
• Support the day-to-day supervision of contractors working on the removal of plant, equipment and services.
• Identify and implement safe methods for the decommissioning and removal of plant and equipment.
• Support the timely execution of project activities and provide regular progress updates.
• Identify, report and track maintenance and safety issues arising during the shift and through operator care.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and practical engineering support throughout the project.

About You

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with strong practical experience and a good understanding of plant and equipment. Mechanical Engineer background.

• Strong knowledge of plant and equipment within a refinery setting.
• Experience with plant decommissioning and safe plant and equipment isolation.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID drawings and translate these into real‑life systems.
• Strong hands‑on technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan your own workload and work effectively with other disciplines.
• Self‑motivated, independent and able to solve practical challenges.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors and colleagues.

In return AAK offers

• 10% non‑contribution pension.
• Bonus scheme.
• UK Healthcare scheme.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Group life cover.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Ride2Work scheme.

Contact & information

For further information about the position, please contact Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: [e-mail]

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value‑adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co‑Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the unique flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant‑based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of employment and application for employment.