Maintenance Engineer
Summary
Maintains and repairs chemical plant equipment (mechanical, electrical, piping) to ensure operational efficiency, including tanks, pumps, valves, and water systems, while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
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.