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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be working on a Chemical Manufacturing plant on a days basis Monday to Friday. You will be working in a team of 3, performing preventative and reactive maintenance on process, mechanical and electrical equipment.

Client Details

A well-established, family-owned chemical Manufacturing and Production business based in Runcorn, with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality specialty chemicals for a range of industrial applications. The business offers a stable working environment, invests in its people, and prides itself on maintaining a supportive, close-knit culture where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills. With continued growth and a strong commitment to operational excellence, it's an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking long-term career stability and a positive workplace culture.

Description

As the Maintenance Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

Maintain, repair, and install: Tanks, agitators, and mixing equipment / Pumps, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems / GEMÜ valves and electric/pneumatic actuators / Water systems: Reverse Osmosis (RO), distilled, and ozonated water.
Perform pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic process piping (glued, welded, or threaded).
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults (3-phase and single-phase).
Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
Support plant modifications, installations, and upgrades.
Ensure housekeeping within the engineering department is kept at a high standard.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. 

Required Skills and Experience:

Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
Proven experience with: GEMÜ valves and actuators / RO, distilled, ozonated, and deionised water systems / Pipefitting (plastic, stainless, or air) / Electrical systems (3-phase, single-phase motors, actuators). 

Profile

A successful Maintenance Engineer should have:

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred.
COMPEX / ATEX training advantageous.
Pipefitting or welding certifications advantageous. 

Job Offer

Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 dependent on the level of experience.
Pension scheme.
Life assurance cover.
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with no requirement for Christmas shutdown.
Monday to Friday, daytime working hours.If you're interested in this role, apply now

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