Mechanical Area Engineer

Mechanical Area Engineer
Location: Carrington, M31 4QN
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
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.
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.
* Supporting the planning, coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and contractor activities to maximise asset reliability and performance.
* Developing and maintaining maintenance documentation, including SOPs, RAMS, work orders and asset data within Maximo CMMS.
* Monitoring maintenance KPIs, equipment performance and asset condition, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and optimisation.
* Leading troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
* Supporting the development of preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance strategies for critical assets.
* Driving continuous improvement projects, implementing innovative solutions that enhance safety, quality, environmental performance and customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
* Time-served Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
* HNC/HND or Degree in a related engineering discipline (desirable)
* Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a mechanical maintenance environment
* Experience of modern maintenance techniques and reliability improvement
* Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, paper, power or process environment is advantageous
* Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge
* Leadership and people management capability
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally Maximo
* Analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable
* Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems desirable
* SAP experience desirable
* 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:
* A purpose-driven career with a leader in sustainable manufacturing
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
* The chance to contribute to innovative, environmentally responsible operations
* 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