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Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Runcorn
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
Term: Full time, Permanent
Location: On site
Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday
Description of the role: Our Maintenance Engineer will maintain, repair, and install equipment such as tanks, agitators, pumps, gearboxes, GEMÜ valves, and water systems (RO, distilled, ozonated). The role includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic piping, and supporting plant modifications and upgrades. The Engineer will ensure high housekeeping standards and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A background in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial process environments is essential, along with strong fault-finding and pipefitting skills. The ability to work both independently and as a team player in a safety-critical environment is key. Required qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience with 3-phase electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
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 & 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 & 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)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety-critical environment
Qualifications:
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
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
Generous company pension
Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity
Free onsite parking
Friendly place to work
Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited
ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage EmployerBefore You Apply
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