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Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom

Runcorn

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GBP 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Mechanical Engineer to enhance plant operations and maintenance in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. This role involves investigating and planning technical work, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will lead a small team, providing coaching and support while working on site five days a week. With a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about engineering and committed to safety and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will make a significant impact on operational excellence.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution
Free On-Site Parking
Part-Subsidised Private Healthcare
Excellent Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Chartered status preferred.
  • Strong experience in a relevant engineering role in the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and monitor maintenance standards for compliance.
  • Manage modifications and design packages for plant systems.
  • Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Problem Solving
Leadership
Project Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree
Chartered Status (or working towards)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer to join a leading upper-tier COMAH Chemical Manufacturer based on one of their sites in the Cheshire area, on a permanent basis, for a salary of between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum. This competitive salary is supported by a fantastic benefits package that is inclusive of a double figure employer pension contribution, free on-site parking, company part-subsidised private healthcare, excellent holiday allowance & more. Within this Mechanical Engineer role you will be site-based 5 days a week, working standard days.

The Mechanical Engineer will have responsibility to investigate, plan, organise programs of technical work to maintain and improve maintenance and plant operations, and deliver minor projects in line with Business requirements.

To be successful in this role as a Mechanical Engineer you will hold a Mech Eng. degree, hold a Chartered status (or working towards) as well as strong experience working a relevant Eng role within the Chemical industry, or an equivalent industry such as petrochemical, nuclear, refinery, COMAH etc would be desirable.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer:
  • As the Mechanical Engineer, you will develop, define and monitor maintenance standards to ensure compliance with existing, new and future codes and regulations.
  • You will prepare specification and scopes of work in order to purchase, overhaul and modify plant equipment.
  • Train and validate others in order to develop them in relevant competence and skills.
  • Investigate, report and recommend solutions for specific plant problems in order to improve safety, reliability, efficiencies and costs.
  • Most Senior Eng. on site - management, leadership, coaching and mentoring of 2 more junior members of the team.
  • You will be responsible for managing modifications, design packages and projects with particular responsibility for the capture of changes to plant systems and records to ensure long term sustainability of the Asset.

Please apply directly for further information regarding this Mechanical Engineer position.

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