Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Matched pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for a new Energy from Waste facility in Tilbury. You will lead a team of Mechanical Technicians, handling mechanical maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

This role offers a competitive salary and multiple benefits, including a 7% matched pension scheme and ongoing training. This position provides an opportunity to join the engineering team during the site's early development, with a start date in

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising mechanical maintenance teams within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and statutory inspection.
• Competent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise mechanical maintenance activities.
• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians.
• Manage mechanical contractors and service providers.
• Oversee statutory inspections and compliance records.
• Maximise plant availability and asset performance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance supervision

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Strong leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Tilbury

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the energy and resource recovery sector for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Tilbury.

This is a newly built site that is currently progressing towards full operation, with the facility expected to become fully operational in March/April. This is a unique opportunity to join the engineering team during the early stages of the site's development and play a key role in establishing safe, effective and reliable maintenance practices. The start date will be January.

Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will lead and supervise a team of Mechanical Technicians while taking responsibility for mechanical maintenance, contractors, statutory compliance and the performance of key plant and equipment.

The role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with strong leadership experience gained within Energy from Waste, power generation, heavy industrial, process, manufacturing, utilities or a similar environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise mechanical maintenance activities, including planned outages and reactive shutdowns.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians, maintaining high standards of safety, performance and workmanship.
• Manage mechanical contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and in line with agreed KPIs.
• Oversee statutory inspections and ensure relevant compliance records and documentation are maintained.
• Take responsibility for the mechanical workshop and site stores.
• Ensure effective use of the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work procedures.
• Maximise plant availability and asset performance while working within agreed maintenance budgets.
• Conduct team briefings, performance reviews and support the professional development of direct reports.
• Work collaboratively with Electrical, Controls and Operations teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance activities.

About You

We're looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong technical background and proven experience leading maintenance teams within an industrial environment.

Essential Requirements

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience supervising mechanical maintenance teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and statutory inspection requirements.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Energy from Waste, power generation, waste management, heavy process, manufacturing, utilities or a similar industrial environment.
• Previous experience managing engineering contractors and external service providers.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement projects or initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus of up to 10%
• 7% matched pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• No callout requirement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive engineering environment
• Opportunity to join a brand-new Energy from Waste facility during its transition into full operation
• January start