Mechanical Engineer - COMAH Site - Manchester
We're working with a leading chemical manufacturing company to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to support and lead a variety of mechanical engineering and maintenance activities across a high-hazard, upper-tier COMAH site. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of key plant projects, provide day-to-day technical support, and drive safe, efficient operations across a complex site.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for:
* Managing mechanical-biased projects from scope through to completion.
* Providing technical support across maintenance, design and operations.
* Participating in process safety activities including HAZOPs and risk assessments.
* Developing engineering designs and specifications for mechanical systems.
* Leading troubleshooting efforts to resolve technical issues and improve plant reliability.
* Ensuring compliance with COMAH regulations, PUWER, LOLER, PED, and PSSR.
* Overseeing contractor activity and supporting shutdown planning.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
Required Skills
* Proven experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical or petrochemical environment – ideally on a COMAH site.
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance, and project engineering.
* Confident working to high safety standards and contributing to HAZOPs and audits.
* Excellent organisational, communication and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
This is a genuinely varied and impactful role offering the chance to make a real difference in a technically complex and safety-critical environment. If you're a proactive engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and plant reliability, we’d love to hear from you.