A dynamic and exciting Environmental and Waste Management company are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team in the Sunderland area!

They are a diverse and growing business that have many exciting upcoming projects, including investments to their site.

Now is a great time to join their team as a Mechanical Engineer.

Salary and Benefits of the Mechanical Engineer

• Annual Salary of £54,000


• Annual Bonus


• Competitive Company Pension


• 33 Days Annual Leave


• Monday - Friday; 8am - 4.30pm

About the role of Mechanical Engineer

As the Mechanical Engineer you will ensure that all assigned duties and tasks are carried out in compliance with statutory legal requirements and the company quality, health & safety and environmental policies.

You will ensure that all project plans, improvements, repairs and shutdown works are performed to the appropriate standard, ensuring coordination of resources for the flawless execution of works to agreed timescales including appropriate hand over after completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with Engineering Manager to plan shutdown work and intrusive safety critical jobs with associated test bodies and departments ensuring that all equipment is up to date and defects are suitably managed.


• Manage and maintain Engineering training records to ensure adequate coaching and competency assessments are performed as per individual requirements from the training requirements matrix.


• Regularly track progress and communicate progress, including potential issues, for all engineering and capex work.


• Housekeeping standards are maintained around the plant in accordance with best practises, with particular focus to compliance with DSEAR.


• Promote Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities to improve plant and equipment operation / reliability and control through.

Essential Criteria for the Mechanical Engineer

• Mechanical Engineering Degree


• Over two years of industry experience


• Experience of working on a COMAH or PSSR Site


• Comprehensive range of processing plant knowledge

How to apply: If this role sounds like something that could be of interest to you, submit your CV direct for the Mechanical Engineer position now!