About this role
This permanent Mechanical Engineer role in Preston supports the reliability, safety and compliance of manufacturing plant equipment across a chemical manufacturing site. Working closely with operations, maintenance and reliability teams, the post-holder will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help keep assets fit for service throughout their life cycle. Responsibilities include identifying, designing and delivering maintenance and operational improvements that strengthen asset performance and support SHE targets, applying engineering and SHE standards to day-to-day activities, and developing and introducing engineering standards to support compliance and risk reduction. The role also involves overseeing the design, installation and commissioning of projects and investigating equipment failures through root cause analysis.
Job Description
An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Engineer near Preston, offering a salary of £56,000 - £66,000 and an excellent benefits package including 29 day's annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a company bonus structure, employer pension contribution of up to 14%, private medical insurance and death-in-service cover of 4x salary!
Your expertise will support the reliability, safety and compliance of manufacturing plant equipment. Working closely with operations, maintenance and reliability teams, the Mechanical Engineer will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help keep assets fit for service throughout their life cycle across the chemical manufacturing site.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Identify, design and deliver maintenance and operational improvements that strengthen asset performance, support SHE targets and maximise OEE.
- Apply engineering and SHE standards to day-to-day activities, helping to contain and minimise risk.
- Develop and introduce engineering standards, ensuring they are implemented consistently to support compliance and risk reduction.
- Oversee the design, installation and commissioning of projects, ensuring delivery meets SHE, quality and budget requirements.
- Investigate equipment failures through root cause analysis, using Maintenance Investigation Reports to develop and implement measures that prevent recurrence.
- Apply working knowledge of systems used to meet legal duties under PSSR, PUWER and LOLER.
- Draw on continuous improvement techniques, including Six Sigma and Lean, to support improvements across the site.
Experience & Qualifications Required:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
- Working knowledge of PSSR, PUWER and LOLER, alongside continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
- A strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Proven maintenance engineering experience as a Mechanical Engineer within a complex process manufacturing environment.
If you are a proactive Mechanical Engineer looking to drive improvements, and join a progressive engineering 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.