Senior Mechanical Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KinTec Recruitment Ltd is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their site in Runcorn, UK. This role involves supporting mechanical integrity and reliability in a complex process environment, focusing on equipment performance and safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in mechanical engineering and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical engineering within a process plant or similar industrial environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex engineering challenges under time and budget constraints.
• Hands-on knowledge of static and rotating mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day and strategic mechanical engineering support.
• Ensure mechanical integrity of all static and rotating equipment.
• Deliver and improve mechanical assurance strategies across the plant.

Skills

Mechanical Safety Systems

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Pressure Vessels

Pumps

Compressors

Turbines

Pipework

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Runcorn, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Overview:
We are currently supporting the recruitment of three experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers for a high-performing industrial site in Runcorn. This is a permanent position focused on mechanical integrity, reliability, and operational excellence within a complex process environment.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on balancing short-term technical firefighting with longer-term reliability planning. You'll play a key role in driving equipment performance while ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards—including COMAH requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide both day-to-day and strategic mechanical engineering support to maintain and improve plant availability, reliability, and performance

• Ensure the mechanical integrity of all static and rotating equipment in line with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards for a top-tier COMAH site

• Maintain compliance with national and international engineering codes, company standards, and asset integrity frameworks

• Deliver and continuously improve mechanical assurance strategies across the plant

• Mentor and support junior engineers including graduate engineers and third-party engineering support personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical engineering within a process plant or similar industrial environment

• Proven ability to handle a variety of complex engineering challenges and prioritise effectively under time and budget constraints

• Hands-on knowledge of both static and rotating mechanical equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, compressors, turbines, and pipework

• Strong understanding of mechanical safety systems and integrity practices

• Familiarity with relevant standards such as API, ASME, and British Standards

• Experience conducting and applying risk assessments and mitigation measures

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach

Additional Information:

• This role is based full-time on-site in Runcorn

• Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available