Mechanical Section Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Section Engineer
Location: Stocksbridge
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm
Salary: £43,260 to £51,500 DOE

Verus Recruitment Partners is proud to represent a leading steel specialist manufacturing company, seeking a skilled Mechanical Section Engineer to join their Stocksbridge team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence while working within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Department Engineer, you will lead the mechanical engineering function for your area. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll provide engineering expertise to support operations, improve plant performance, and ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and quality standards. This hands-on role offers a blend of leadership, technical problem-solving, and project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring their growth through training and mentorship.
• Manage planned maintenance and inspection schedules to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Provide engineering input to optimize plant operations and performance.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, conducting regular audits and managing risks effectively.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets, materials, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing failure reduction strategies and process upgrades.
• Lead major maintenance periods, including planning, justification, and execution within agreed budgets.
• Manage contractors, ensuring competence, adherence to safety procedures, and timely project delivery.
• Investigate and resolve issues through root cause analysis, implementing long-term solutions.
• Maintain detailed records in the CMMS system (INFOR), ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement.

About You
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced engineering professional with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset. You should be driven to exceed expectations, solve complex challenges, and lead your team to achieve operational success.

Essential Criteria

• Engineering qualification (HNC or higher) and 5+ years in a supervisory or technical role.
• Experience with plant engineering and systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and VAC systems.
• CMMS experience (preferably INFOR).
• Strong understanding of risk management, Health & Safety legislation, and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and experience with failure reduction and reliability-based maintenance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with VIM, VAR, ESR furnaces, heat treatment furnaces, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and project management.
• A background in mentoring and team development to foster a high-performing workforce.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary: £43,260 to £51,500 DOE
• 39 days holiday per year
• Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Free life assurance and income protection schemes
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free parking on-site
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply
Ready to lead and innovate? Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a difference. For more information or to apply, contact Verus Recruitment Partners at

At Verus Recruitment, we believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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