People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Gas Odorant Engineer to join our client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands, on a full-time permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on day-to-day maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and project operations across gas odorant plants and delivery equipment. The role offers extensive travel across the UK and Ireland, hands-on experience with chemical processes, and excellent opportunities for career development.
Shifts
Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week
Salary
£45,000 per annum
Benefits
25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
Free life assurance cover
Generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period)
Voluntary employee benefits scheme
Voluntary medical cash benefit plan
Day-to-Day Duties
Fault find and carry out smell investigations on delivery systems
Conduct periodic examinations of hoses, relief valves, ladders/steps, and protective devices
Prepare delivery tankers for 36 and 72-month insurance inspections
Respond to offsite incidents involving delivery systems across the UK and Republic of Ireland at short notice
Fill and deliver odorant, recharge scrubbers, and operate hired vehicles as required
Escort deliveries to Ireland and provide support during breakdowns or environmental incidents
Organise accommodation for personnel when working away from West Bromwich
Transfer odorant to site static storage tanks on Bio-Methane sites
Recharge carbon adsorbers and decontaminate saturated carbon for disposal
Support customer technical requirements, including site visits, HazOps planning, decontamination procedures, and preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH documentation
Carry out customer site tasks such as replacing couplings, removing odorant, or dismantling odorising systems
Essential Skills
HND in Mechanical Engineering
Experience working in chemical plants
Passport to Gas Safety certification for gas terminals and AGIs
SCO91 training as a competent person for acceptance of permits on customer sites
ADR licence for transporting dangerous goods by road
Certification in the use of Breathing Apparatus (escape and rescue)
Banksman experience
Slinging and lifting experience
Flexibility to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays
Desirable Experience
Previous experience in gas odorant operations or chemical plant maintenance
Knowledge of delivery vehicle and plant inspection processes
Experience supporting customer technical projects and on-site decontamination operations
Training Provided
Industry-related training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you succeed in this role.
Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Gas Odorant Engineer, apply today or contact our recruitment team to find out more.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.