Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fleet Reliability & Projects

Astute People

Warrington

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead maintenance and reliability across the UK fleet. You will develop and improve maintenance systems, support plant modifications, and drive performance improvements.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, health & safety qualifications, and proven supervisory experience with energy-from-waste or biomass assets. You will coordinate with contractors, deliver engineering solutions, and mentor the team.

Qualifications

  • Ideally a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety certification.
  • Chartered status or working towards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and continuously improve mechanical maintenance systems across the UK fleet.
  • Provide mechanical engineering expertise for plant modifications and maintenance activities.
  • Drive improvements in plant reliability, maintainability and performance.
  • Lead root cause analyses and technical investigations.
  • Conduct technical surveys, inspections and condition assessments.
  • Ensure plans align with standards and remove obstacles to implementation.
  • Prepare specifications and coordinate activities with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Leadership & supervision
UK health & safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
NEBOSH / IOSH certification
Chartered status or working towards

Job description

Astute People is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead maintenance and reliability across the UK fleet. You will develop and improve maintenance systems, support plant modifications, and drive performance improvements.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering, health & safety qualifications, and proven supervisory experience with energy-from-waste or biomass assets. You will coordinate with contractors, deliver engineering solutions, and mentor the team.

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