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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Type: Full Time
Function: Engineering
Location: Dewsbury
UNICAT Catalyst is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and adsorbent materials. We serve industries worldwide, including oil, gas, petrochemical, DRI, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen.
Our mission is built upon three core values:
Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.
Dedicated Collaboration: We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.
Adaptable and Flexible: We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.
Employee Benefits:
- Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
- Yearly health check
- PAM Assist (Employee well-being programme)
- Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
- Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
- Pension (company matched up to 6%)
- Onsite parking
- Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dewsbury
Hours: Alternating Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00, 10:00 - 18:00
Job Overview
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, integrity, and efficiency of mechanical systems across our chemical manufacturing plant. You will be responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and safe operation of pumps, valves, rotating equipment, piping systems, and pressure vessels. In addition, a working knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment across the site.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and pipework.
- Liaise with other engineers to support site-wide projects and shutdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Carry out inspections, risk assessments, and condition monitoring to ensure compliance with internal standards and UK regulations.
- Assist with modifications, upgrades, and installations of mechanical systems to support continuous improvement and plant optimisation.
- Provide technical support and cross-functional input on projects involving electrical equipment, instrumentation, or control systems.
- Work with contractors and external vendors to ensure quality and safety during maintenance and project work.
- Keep accurate maintenance records.
- Support asset reliability and integrity programmes, contributing to plant uptime and operational excellence.
Skills & Qualifications
- HNC/HND/Apprenticeship qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience working in a chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems including rotating and static equipment.
- Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to the chemical industry.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., motors, drives, control panels) or instrumentation.
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.