Senior Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance & Reliability Lead

NES Group Ltd; Arne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead in Dorset to provide day-to-day mechanical support and to lead the Mechanical Technician Team in safe, reliable maintenance. The role drives equipment reliability, supports plant modifications and helps shape the site's long-term mechanical strategy.

The ideal candidate has a broad mechanical background, experience with rotating equipment, and around 10 years in petrochemical or related environments.

Qualifications

• Broad mechanical engineering background required in petrochemical, oil & gas environments.
• Experience with rotating equipment: pumps, compressors, engines and gearboxes.
• Strong leadership and communication to lead technicians.
• Around 10 years of relevant experience in a petrochemical or similar environment.
• HND or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Mechanical Technician Team to plan and deliver maintenance safely and effectively.
• Coordinate with technicians, contractors and stakeholders to ensure maintenance and minor modification work is delivered efficiently.
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications, breakdowns and equipment reliability improvements.
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects and modifications.
• Develop and maintain effective mechanical equipment maintenance strategies.
• Support mechanical equipment procurement and reviewing inventory requirements.
• Provide technical training and development of technicians.
• Apply strong standards of process safety, risk management and engineering compliance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Project planning

Equipment reliability

Process safety

Risk management

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Compressors

Engines

Gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Piping

Valves

PSVs

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

HND

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead in Dorset to provide day-to-day mechanical support and to lead the Mechanical Technician Team in safe, reliable maintenance. The role drives equipment reliability, supports plant modifications and helps shape the site's long-term mechanical strategy.

The ideal candidate has a broad mechanical background, experience with rotating equipment, and around 10 years in petrochemical or related environments.