Contract type Permanent
Working Pattern Full time
Location based Huddersfield
Hours per week 37.5
Dates that interviews will take place June/July
Salary 50000
Summary of vacancy
Exciting opportunities for Mechanical Engineers and/or Junior Mechanical Engineers to move into roles, that offer full career & personal development, to train into some very sought after skills within the energy sector.
These are permanent opportunities & do NOT have visa sponsorship available & therefore we cannot accept applications from people who require this or are on time limited visas.
The Roles
* Calling Mechanical Engineers to join the Energy Recovery revolution here at Suez & provide both critical reactive and project engineering for maintenance/fixes/troubleshooting/outage planning/fault resolution etc to our Energy from Waste sites across the UK, within a primarily field-based role.
* These 2 roles would suit both Junior/Assistant Engineers whom are at an early stage in their career and also time served engineers, whom would be interested in developing their skills & long-term career options.
* Are you currently working in the Power Generation, Chemical Production or similar Heavy Engineering & Manufacturing sectors?
* With innovation and new technology, we can create a greener future. But we can’t do it alone – which is why we need your help. Be part of a team that’s building new solutions for our planet.
The Package
* In return, we offer a salary range of £48,000 - £50,000 (DoE)
* Car/Allowance = £7,800 to £8,000 p/a
* Plus 10% Bonus + Private Health Care + 5% Pension, + Life Assurance + Company catalogue staff discounts scheme + other corporate benefits and we will support your ongoing personal/career development & continued relevant qualifications.
Please note that this role is often a field-based capacity, with visits to sites across the UK & you must be flexible for this, as no 2 weeks are the same. Sometimes you can be away 2 - 3 nights or another time you are away the whole week or the next no site visits at all. Therefore, any previous field engineering background a bonus.
About The Role
What will I be doing?
As a Mechanical Engineer (Internally the role is called Technical Plant Engineer) within the Energy Recovery & Processing Division, you'll be part of a vital & integral team, ensuring our sites operate at maximum efficiency. From processing resource into reusable materials to generating energy from landfill, you’ll provide critical mechanical technical support across our plants. This includes enhancing operational efficiency, supporting a variety of innovative waste-to-resource processes, and ensuring we meet and exceed industry standards. And let's be honest, who doesn't want to save the planet while getting paid for it? Your responsibilities will span mechanical engineering repairs, outage plans/fixes, project engineering with some project management, hands-on commissioning and breakdown support.
As this role does require field-based work across the UK, The Mechanical Engineer position allows for the option of being based at any of our energy recovery facilities across the UK.
What Experience/Background is required?
* We are looking for either Junior/Assistant Mechanical Engineers & relevant qualifications, such as a Graduate and/or Apprenticeship or Similar and you wish to move to a very supportive & progressive organisation, that will develop your skills Further
* We will also happily look at Time Served Mechanical Engineers, with a proven background in heavy industry & whom are looking for a field based role that will progress your career much further
* In either case we are looking for good base line knowledge of mechanical systems and principles (conveyors, pumps, fans, hydraulics, screws etc etc)
* A good positive attitude & willingness to learn & the right attitude to work in both a very friendly & fun team
* Experience of working within medium to heavy engineering/manufacturing or Power or Energy sectors
Desirable Skills
* Any experience of project work, but especially to learn this & apply it in the field
* Any background working on steam systems / pipework/ Pressure systems or aptitude to learn.
* Managing contractors/scopes of works, but again, this is something we can develop with you, if no prior experience.
Who we are?
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We're on a mission to make the world a cleaner place, one facility at a time. And we need your expertise to help us achieve our goals!
*No agencies please*
Closing Date 24/07/2025
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