Job Purpose
To support the Mechanical Asset Engineer (RMEN) to ensure statutory compliance of the asset and to deliver technical improvements through problem solving, scope definition and project management inline with SHE and manufacturing requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide mechanical engineering support to the RMEN to ensure that all plant statutory and non-statutory inspections, repairs and modifications are completed whilst maintaining SHE and regulatory compliance.
- Be the mechanical engineering contact to the maintenance teams for the relevant area to ensure effective breakdown and non-reactive maintenance is completed to maximise plant up-time to budgeted cost.
- Support the budget holder in the cost control and monitoring of the asset area maintenance fixed expenses budget.
- Design, implement and commission specific projects to install new assets and/or develop existing assets. Project manage to ensure they are specified, implemented and commissioned to time and budget.
- Lead root cause analysis, technical investigations and problem solving to identify opportunities for improvement and to provide data and back up for project specifications to improve plant OEE and SHE.
Key Skills & Experience
- Graduate Mechanical Engineer (potential for this to be the first role post graduation).
- Sound Engineering and practical knowledge.
- Technical SHE leadership & understanding of relevant legislation and standards.
- Practical experience of plant commissioning, operating and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of SAP maintenance management system for work orders, maintenance plans, purchasing and materials functions.
- Ability to manage minor projects <£100k with a multitude of disciplines and co-ordinate work between operations and contract resources.
- Budget / cost control skills required to obtain cost reports from SAP to ensure project estimates are met.
Job Details
- Location: Runcorn, United Kingdom
- Discipline: Operations
- Type: Full-time
- Business: INEOS Inovyn
- Posted: 10 July 2026
- Closing Date: 06 August 2026
- Requisition ID: 3939
Mechanical Asset Development Engineer in Runcorn employer: INEOS Inovyn
At INEOS Inovyn, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Runcorn location provides employees with access to cutting-edge technology and resources, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in the rapidly evolving field of Microsoft 365 solutions. We are committed to supporting our team members through mentorship and continuous learning, ensuring that every individual can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
