Mechanical Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in the heavy engineering or manufacturing sectors and seeking your next permanent role? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established team at a key manufacturing site. The facility produces sustainable, durable, and energy-efficient products used in a variety of settings, ensuring you’re contributing to innovations that matter.

 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Leading and managing rolling improvement plans for assets over 1- and 3–5-year periods.
Developing and implementing Written Schemes of Examination, assessing equipment condition and ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements.
Recommending and overseeing repairs to restore equipment to operational condition, reporting on findings, and assigning inspection intervals.
Leading Risk-Based Assessment programmes for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
Providing technical input for projects, modifications, and upgrades to mechanical systems, ensuring adherence to management of change practices.
Conducting routine maintenance and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance.
Delivering CAPEX projects with an understanding of CDM regulations.
Promoting the maintenance management system and applying best practices for maintenance procedures and methodologies.
Supporting the development of engineers, fitters, and apprentices through training on mechanical systems and functionalities.
Maintaining compliance with Health and Safety regulations and championing Safe Systems of Work towards a zero-harm target.
Reviewing plant performance, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing cost-effective improvement strategies.
Monitoring and coordinating condition predictors for critical equipment using NDT or Condition Monitoring systems.
Evaluating and improving preventive maintenance job plans in coordination with the Engineering Planner.
Leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for plant failures and implementing corrective actions.

 

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should possess experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical gears and bearings, compressed air systems, and associated plant equipment. Additional experience in manufacturing (QA and production), maintenance, repair, and site inspections will be advantageous.

Qualifications and Experience:

BEng or MEng in a related discipline or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment with heavy industrial plant experience.
Expertise in preventive, predictive, and systematic maintenance, including familiarity with CMMS and project software.

 

Why Join Us?

This role offers not only the opportunity to work on exciting projects but also access to a range of rewards, incentives, and career development opportunities, including:

Bonus scheme.
Enhanced holiday entitlement.
Contributory pension scheme.
Access to discounts on retailers, holidays, and more.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance helpline.
Membership opportunities in Employee Communities focusing on inclusivity and wellbeing.
Comprehensive training and development programs.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Build your future today by applying!