Engineer – Sherburn-in-Elmet
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Salary: Competitive (based on experience) £38K-45K
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (with flexible working available)
Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Engineer to join our Sherburn site. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the full site, working largely independently while being part of a small team of around ten people, including the Site Manager and Health & Safety function.
The role combines day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting with project coordination and site improvements, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant running of all plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Independently manage and maintain all site engineering activities.
* Carry out troubleshooting, repairs, testing, isolations, and installations of plant equipment.
* Support and lead planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
* Manage spares inventory, permits, isolations, risk assessments, and contractors.
* Provide technical input into site projects, upgrades, and compliance requirements.
* Ensure safe working practices in line with COMAH regulations and Health & Safety standards.
Skills & Experience
* Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering background (HND or equivalent, or time-served).
* Experience in maintenance and plant operations (chemical or process industry desirable).
* Knowledge of COMAH regulations and process safety (training provided if needed).
* Strong problem-solving, technical, and communication skills.
* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a small, close-knit site