Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Utilities Engineer to work 12-hour days/night shift (set shift pattern over 3-5 years).

Starting salary:              £46,661 pa with shift allowance

After 3 years rising to     £52,810 pa with shift allowance

The Utilities Mechanical Operator will have ownership for the following areas:

• CHP
• WWTP
• Compressed air systems
• Steam systems
• Nitrogen systems
• Utility water systems
• Barometric water system
• All Drains
• Clean Ditch
• Gas Systems

Utilities Mechanical Operator duties:  

• Responsible for monitoring the wastewater treatment plant and making sure all compliance limits are achieved
• Responsible for power generation and steam production in the CHP plant.
• To provide mechanical service and support for emergency breakdowns and other mechanical duties out of hours.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the department following a GMP schedule.
• To supervise contractor when turnkey projects are in place.
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness following GMP guidelines
• Perform small maintenance related jobs and liaise with maintenance department
• Ensure product throughput and quality is maintained to the required levels and specification.

• Responsible for some site inspection with the use of a digital auditor (Drain system, Lagging, steam leak, air leaks and others)
• Report to the Utilities Manager and support the shift manager out of hours.
• Responsible for liaising with other process departments to insure all utilities are run smoothly
• To provide mechanical support for production breakdowns out of hours (1600hrs to 0700hrs weekdays, weekend days/nights).

Skills and experience required:

• City & guilds / B Tech qualification or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience as a fully qualified E& I or Mechanical Engineer
• Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) is beneficial
• Water Treatment plant knowledge is beneficial
• Basic computer skills