Overview
Maintenance Engineer role at ReAgent Chemical Services. Term: Full time, Permanent. Location: On site. Hours: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday.
Description
Our Maintenance Engineer will maintain, repair, and install equipment such as tanks, agitators, pumps, gearboxes, GEMÜ valves, and water systems (RO, distilled, ozonated). The role includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic piping, and supporting plant modifications and upgrades. The Engineer will ensure high housekeeping standards and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A background in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial process environments is essential, along with strong fault-finding and pipefitting skills. The ability to work both independently and as a team player in a safety-critical environment is key.
Required qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Experience with 3-phase electrical systems
Responsibilities
* Maintain, repair, and install: Tanks, agitators, and mixing equipment; Pumps, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems; GEMÜ valves and electric/pneumatic actuators; Water systems: RO, distilled, and ozonated water.
* Perform pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic process piping (glued, welded, or threaded).
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults (3-phase and single-phase).
* Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
* Support plant modifications, installations, and upgrades.
* Ensure housekeeping within the engineering department is maintained at a high standard.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Required Skills And Experience
* Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
* Experience with GEMÜ valves and actuators; RO, distilled, ozonated, and deionised water systems; Pipefitting (plastic, stainless, or air); Electrical systems (3-phase, single-phase motors, actuators).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety-critical environment.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
* 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred.
* COMPEX / ATEX training advantageous.
* Pipefitting or welding certifications advantageous.
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits
* Generous company pension
* Minimum 31 days\' holiday (including bank holidays)
* Life insurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity
* Free onsite parking
* Friendly place to work
* Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited
ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.
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