Mechanical System Support Engineer

Flat Fee Recruiter; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 15%

Company car or car allowance

Enhanced pension contributions

Private health insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Pressure Vessel System Support Engineer to work in Stockport. This role involves supporting pressure vessel projects through installation and maintenance, with significant customer interaction and travel across the UK and Ireland. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience with pressure-rated systems. The position offers a salary of £35,000 – £45,000, performance bonuses, and benefits including health insurance and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience with pressure-rated systems, vessels, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of P&ID and PFD diagrams for design and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with materials science for pressure-rated applications.

Responsibilities

• Support sales, installation, and after-sales service of pressure vessel projects.
• Work closely with Product Managers in a technical, hands-on environment.
• Travel extensively across the UK and Ireland for customer site visits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer Communication

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Pressure Vessel System Support Engineer to join their team in Stockport. This newly created role will work closely with two Product Managers, supporting the sales, installation, and after-sales service of pressure vessel projects and related systems.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring customer success, from system design and installation through to compliance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role also involves occasional support for the office team, including goods processing during holiday cover.

Expect a mix of office-based work, customer site visits across the UK and Ireland (up to two-thirds of your time), and occasional overseas training with our manufacturing partners.

About You

You’ll be an engineer who thrives in a technical, hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex problems. You’ll be confident working with customers directly, able to communicate clearly, and always focused on safety and quality.

A strong team player, you’ll collaborate across departments and build long-term relationships with customers while ensuring systems perform at their best.

What You Need to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience with pressure-rated systems, vessels, or similar equipment
• Knowledge of P&ID and PFD diagrams for design and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety
• Excellent communication skills and ability to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland
• Full UK driving licence
• Familiarity with materials science for pressure-rated applications
• Knowledge of PED, ASME, or PD5500 design codes
• Experience with process control and instrumentation
• Exposure to FEA or simulation tools

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus up to 15% of base salary
• Company car or car allowance (mileage reimbursed)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Private health insurance (for you and optional family cover)
• Death in service and long-term sickness cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Product Management

Industries

• Biotechnology
• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects a role with responsibilities in design, installation, compliance, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pressure vessel systems, plus occasional sales and office support tasks.