Mechanical Engineer
10 days ago
Dartford
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Dartford, Erith, Belverdere Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (42.5 hours per week) Occasional weekend and out-of-hours attendance required during outages and projects. Job Role of the Mechanical Engineer A standout opportunity has become available for a high-performing Mechanical Engineer to join a state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility. With major investment recently completed, this fast-paced site provides a first-class environment for engineers looking to sharpen their technical expertise and build a long-term career, including clear pathways into senior and management roles. You will be responsible for mechanical fault-finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime. This is a key strategic engineering role, combining 50% hands-on technical involvement (not tool-based) with 50% planning and project management. You will take technical ownership of a designated plant area such as: • Steam turbine and associated steam distribution systems, • Steam boiler, • Combustion system / grate, • Flue gas treatment system Projects may range from multiple small improvements to single major investments up to £2 million in value per engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment in one of the UK's largest operational facilities, offering long-term security, involvement in major capital projects, and genuine progression opportunities. Sector - Factory Maintenance/ Paper /Print/ Recycling / Heavy Industry / Power Generation Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer • Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Technician within an heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environment., • Experience in outage planning, contractor management, and maintenance strategy development., • Strong mechanical background in steam-raising or rotating equipment., • Mechanical engineering qualification (BSc, HND/HNC, or Apprentice trained - or willingness to complete degree)., • Mechanically biased with strong asset management capability., • Experience with steam systems, boilers, turbines, or heavy rotating equipment., • Financial planning and CapEx budget exposure., • Knowledge of HSE legislation and compliance standards., • Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering., • Working towards or holding professional registration (IEng/CEng)., • NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification., • Employment with a stable, industry-leading energy organisation., • Salary up to £65,000, • Bonus up to 20%, • Pension up to 5%., • Private healthcare, dental, and family medical cover., • 25 days holiday + bank holidays., • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business. For further details contact Eyleesha Bhatti at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details.