Maintenance Engineer in Runcorn

Job Description

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.

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Client Details

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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.

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Description

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As the Maintenance Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

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• 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.

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• Perform pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic process piping (glued, welded, or threaded).

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• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults (3-phase and single-phase).

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• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.

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• Support plant modifications, installations, and upgrades.

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• Ensure housekeeping within the engineering department is kept at a high standard.

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• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

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Required Skills and Experience:

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• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.

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• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

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• 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).

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Profile

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A successful Maintenance Engineer should have:

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• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.

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• 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations .

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• COMPEX / ATEX training advantageous.

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• Pipefitting or welding certifications advantageous.

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Job Offer

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• Salary between £40,000-£44,000 dependent on the level of experience.

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• Pension scheme.

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• Life assurance cover.

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• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with no requirement for Christmas shutdown.

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• Monday to Friday, daytime working hours.

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If you're interested in this role, apply now.