Mechanical Engineer in Hartlepool, North East

Help improve reliability at a major UK manufacturing site We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a major chemical / process manufacturing site in Greatham. The plant is entering an exciting new stage, with renewed focus on engineering capability, plant reliability, asset performance and safe production . This is a key technical role where you will provide mechanical engineering support to plant teams, improve reliability, support planned maintenance and outages, and contribute to long-term asset integrity. What youll be doing You will: Provide technical mechanical engineering support to plant teams. Troubleshoot plant issues and support technical investigations. Specify mechanical equipment and pressure system repairs. Support planned maintenance events, outages and emergent work. Identify and deliver reliability improvement opportunities. Provide mechanical input to safety reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations. Maintain and update mechanical asset life plans. Assess plant modifications and help manage engineering risk. Support compliance with site engineering standards and best practice. Work with Production, Engineering, Technical, Maintenance and specialist service providers. What were looking for You will need: A degree in Mechanical Engineering . Chartered Engineer status, or to be actively working towards it. 5 years experience in an Upper Tier COMAH, chemical, manufacturing or process environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, pressure systems and plant reliability . Experience supporting troubleshooting, planned maintenance, outages and emergent work. Experience contributing to safety reviews, risk assessments, incident investigations and engineering change assessments. Manufacturing operational experience, including improvement activity and delivery of measurable business benefits. Strong problem-solving, communication and influencing skills. Useful experience It would be beneficial if you have experience of: Duty Mechanical Manager responsibilities. Management of Change or Inhibits signatory responsibilities. Responsible Mechanical Engineers Nominee responsibilities. Developing mechanical life plans and CAPEX recommendations. Managing specialist mechanical engineering service providers. Supporting pressure system repairs, inspections or statutory compliance activity. Reliability improvement techniques in a complex manufacturing or process environment. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK process manufacturing site during an important stage of change and development. You will have the opportunity to: Play a key role in improving plant reliability and availability. Support safe operation of critical manufacturing assets. Work in a high-hazard, technically complex environment. Influence long-term mechanical asset performance and improvement plans. Make a visible impact across Production, Engineering and Technical teams.