Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Allington Kent
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Project Engineer – Allington – up to £70,000 DOE inclusive of car allowance, plus excellent benefits
Our client, a leading waste and resource management company, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team at their Allington site. This role focuses on delivering mechanical projects from concept through to commissioning, supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial environment.
Deliver mechanical projects within an Energy from Waste facility, driving plant performance and reliability. A key role supporting upgrades, maintenance strategy, and operational improvement.
Role responsibilities:
* Delivering mechanical engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover at the Allington site.
* Managing contractors and ensuring all project activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures
* Supporting plant outages, including planning and execution of mechanical works
* Developing and improving maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and performance
* Driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and process optimisation
The successful candidate:
* Qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (essential)
* Proven track record delivering mechanical projects within Energy from Waste, power, or heavy industrial environments
* Strong knowledge of steam turbines, generators, pressure systems, and mechanical plant equipment
* Experience with maintenance management systems and statutory inspection requirements
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification with strong understanding of health and safety compliance
Salary, Hours & Benefits:
* Up to £70k DOE inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme, life assurance, and bonus scheme
* Training, development, and flexible benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a high-performing Energy from Waste site, offering long-term development and involvement in critical plant improvement projects. Apply now to be considered