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Mechanical Engineer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Accrington, Lancashire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Engineer to join an established, market-leading chemical manufacturer in Accrington. They are offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) plus a discretionary bonus scheme, subsidised private health insurance, contributory pension, 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service), life insurance, and more! This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

In this role, the Mechanical Engineer will work on capital projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in maintaining asset integrity at an Upper-Tier COMAH site. The Mechanical Engineer will provide critical mechanical engineering support to a manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and compliance.

You will be involved in everything from inspection reviews and maintenance auditing to capital project delivery and management of change. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams, the Mechanical Engineer will help drive continuous improvement and ensure assets remain fit for service throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineer:

Provide technical engineering support, including inspection reviews (PSSR, LOLER), troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
Manage and support capital and maintenance projects, including design reviews, calculations, and Management of Change processes
Drive asset integrity and reliability by analysing performance, identifying issues, and implementing long-term improvements
Support maintenance delivery through auditing, cost analysis, budgeting input, and improving planned maintenance execution
Develop scopes of work, maintenance procedures, and repair strategies to ensure equipment remains fit for service
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance plant performance, safety, and operational efficiencyExperience & Qualifications Required from Mechanical Engineer:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ideally working towards Chartered status - IEng/CEng)
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (NEBOSH preferred)
Proven experience in maintenance engineering within a COMAH chemical manufacturing environment
Understanding of asset management principles and lifecycle planning
Familiarity with industry standards such as API 570, 579, 591 and ASME
BOAS Manager qualification and EEMUA 159 certification are desirableIf you are a proactive Mechanical Engineer looking to drive improvements, and join a progressive engineering and operations team, this is your opportunity. Click on the link below to apply directly or call (phone number removed) to speak with Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment

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