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Mechanical Engineer – Top-Tier COMAH Chemical 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.
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.
What We're Looking For
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
* 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.
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.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing
* Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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