Maintenance Engineer

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.