Mechanical Area Engineer
Location: Carrington, M31 4QN
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum + Technical Payment of £1,200 once trained + 5% Bonus
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Free onsite parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Home & Tech Scheme, Costco discounts on memberships, Free teas and coffee, Free Flu Vaccinations and Subsidised onsite restaurant
Join Saica Paper and help build a more sustainable future.
At Saica Paper, part of the Saica Group, we're transforming waste into opportunity through the production of 100% recycled and recyclable paper.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and our circular economy business model helps create a more responsible future for generations to come.
We're looking for a talented Mechanical Area Engineer to join our Engineering team.
If you're passionate about maintenance excellence, reliability improvement, health & safety, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking international business.
As our Mechanical Area Engineer, you will support the management of the mechanical maintenance function, ensuring:
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The highest standards of Health & Safety are maintained
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Legislative and statutory compliance requirements are met
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Best practice maintenance techniques are implemented
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Asset reliability and availability are continuously improved
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Maintenance strategies support operational excellence
This is a hands-on engineering role combining technical expertise, reliability improvement, maintenance planning, contractor management and continuous improvement activities.
You will be responsible for:
- Promoting and maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance across all maintenance activities.
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Supporting the planning, coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and contractor activities to maximise asset reliability and performance.
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Developing and maintaining maintenance documentation, including SOPs, RAMS, work orders and asset data within Maximo CMMS.
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Monitoring maintenance KPIs, equipment performance and asset condition, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and optimisation.
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Leading troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
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Supporting the development of preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance strategies for critical assets.
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Driving continuous improvement projects, implementing innovative solutions that enhance safety, quality, environmental performance and customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
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Time-served Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
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NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
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HNC/HND or Degree in a related engineering discipline (desirable)
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Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a mechanical maintenance environment
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Experience of modern maintenance techniques and reliability improvement
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Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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Experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, paper, power or process environment is advantageous
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Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge
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Leadership and people management capability
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally Maximo
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Analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
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IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable
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Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems desirable
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SAP experience desirable
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Paper and Power industry experience advantageous
Why Join Saica?
At Saica, you're joining more than a company. You're becoming part of a business committed to sustainability, innovation and people development.
We offer:
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A purpose-driven career with a leader in sustainable manufacturing
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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A collaborative and supportive working environment
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The chance to contribute to innovative, environmentally responsible operations
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The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a circular economy business
If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise in a business that combines innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the circle at Saica Paper.
