Job Title
Mechanical Engineer
Location
Dartford, Erith, Belverdere
Salary
£55,000 - £65,000
Shift
Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (42.5 hours per week). Occasional weekend and out‑of‑hours attendance required.
Job Role Overview
A high‑performing Mechanical Engineer is needed to join a fully automated manufacturing facility. The role combines 50% hands‑on technical work with 50% planning and project management in a fast‑paced environment that offers clear pathways into senior and management roles.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for mechanical fault‑finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.
The role is strategic, involving outage planning, contractor coordination, statutory inspections, and long‑term asset strategy. You will manage improvement projects, develop maintenance strategies, build CapEx budgets, liaise with suppliers and regulatory bodies, and support plant reliability initiatives.
Areas of Technical Ownership
* Steam turbine and associated steam distribution systems
* Steam boiler
* Combustion system / grate
* Flue gas treatment system
* Process cranes
Sector
Factory Maintenance / Paper / Print / Recycling / Heavy Industry / Power Generation
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Technician within a heavy manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
* Experience in outage planning, contractor management, and maintenance strategy development.
* Strong mechanical background in steam‑raising or rotating equipment.
* Experience managing budgets and project expenditure.
Requirements
* Mechanical engineering qualification (BSc, HND/HNC, or apprentice trained – or willingness to complete degree).
* Mechanically biased with strong asset management capability.
* Experience with steam systems, boilers, turbines, or heavy rotating equipment.
* Financial planning and CapEx budget exposure.
* Knowledge of HSE legislation and compliance standards.
* Strong communicator with contractor and stakeholder management experience.
Desirable Requirements
* Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Working towards or holding professional registration (IEng/CEng).
* NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
* Membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g. IET).
Benefits
* Salary up to £65,000.
* Bonus up to 20%.
* Pension up to 5%.
* Private healthcare, dental, and family medical cover.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
* Involvement in major infrastructure and resilience projects.
Application
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Eyleesha Bhattiat, Pioneer Selection.
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