Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Dartford, Erith, Belverdere

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Shift: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (42.5 hours per week)

Occasional weekend and out-of-hours attendance required during outages and projects.

Job Role of the Mechanical Engineer

A standout opportunity has become available for a high-performing Mechanical Engineer to join a state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility. With major investment recently completed, this fast-paced site provides a first-class environment for engineers looking to sharpen their technical expertise and build a long-term career, including clear pathways into senior and management roles.

You will be responsible for mechanical fault-finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.

This is a key strategic engineering role, combining 50% hands-on technical involvement (not tool-based) with 50% planning and project management. You will take technical ownership of a designated plant area such as:

• Steam turbine and associated steam distribution systems
• Steam boiler
• Combustion system / grate
• Flue gas treatment system
• Process cranes

You will play a vital role in outage planning, contractor coordination, statutory inspections, and long-term asset strategy. Outside outage periods, you will manage improvement projects, develop maintenance strategies, build CapEx budgets, liaise with suppliers and regulatory bodies, and support plant reliability initiatives.

Projects may range from multiple small improvements to single major investments up to £2 million in value per engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment in one of the UK's largest operational facilities, offering long-term security, involvement in major capital projects, and genuine progression opportunities.

Sector - Factory Maintenance/ Paper /Print/ Recycling / Heavy Industry / Power Generation

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Technician within an heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience in outage planning, contractor management, and maintenance strategy development.
• Strong mechanical background in steam-raising or rotating equipment.
• Experience managing budgets and project expenditure.

Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer

• Mechanical engineering qualification (BSc, HND/HNC, or Apprentice trained - or willingness to complete degree).
• Mechanically biased with strong asset management capability.
• Experience with steam systems, boilers, turbines, or heavy rotating equipment.
• Financial planning and CapEx budget exposure.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and compliance standards.
• Strong communicator with contractor and stakeholder management experience.

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer

• Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Working towards or holding professional registration (IEng/CEng).
• NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
• Membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g. IET).

The Mechanical Engineer will benefit from:

• Employment with a stable, industry-leading energy organisation.
• Salary up to £65,000
• Bonus up to 20%
• Pension up to 5%.
• Private healthcare, dental, and family medical cover.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Involvement in major infrastructure and resilience projects.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Eyleesha Bhatti at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details.