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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Location: Salford
  • Salary: competitive per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Emma Bainbridge
  • Contact Email: e.bainbridge@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: asap
  • Expiry Date: 30 September 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH85058_1755598308

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Global Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Location: Eccles, Manchester (on-site, 5 days per week)
Salary: up to £60,000 + benefits

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a world-leading manufacturer of specialty chemical additives and precursors. Serving industries such as plastics, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and pharmaceuticals, this organisation is driven by innovation, safety, and sustainability, delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide.

At their Eccles site in Manchester, they combine a proud industrial heritage with a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, supported by a dedicated team of professionals.

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing mechanical engineering expertise to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment.
  • Leading or supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical assets.
  • Managing mechanical projects from design through to procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Participating in HAZOP studies to identify risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
  • Investigating mechanical failures, conduct root cause analysis, and develop long-term solutions.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reliability, availability, and cost efficiency of assets.
  • Collaborating with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver projects and maintenance safely and effectively.

About You:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND with strong experience will be considered).
  • Proven track record in engineering and maintenance within chemical, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical plants (COMAH experience preferred).
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pressure systems, and piping.
  • Experience managing inspection and installation programmes under PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, and PED.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
  • Chartered Engineer status (IMechE or equivalent) or working towards chartership (highly recommended)

The package:

  • You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.