Maintenance Engineer

Runcorn Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View 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.
  • Monday to Friday - Days only (08:30 - 16:50)
  • £35,000 - £40,000

About Our Client

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.

Job 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).



The Successful Applicant

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.



What's on 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.

Contact
Jordi Williams
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7075840
Phone number
+441133889028

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Runcorn
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordi Williams
Consultant phone
+441133889028
Job reference
JN-082026-7075840