Mechanical Area Engineer

Mechanical Area Engineer

Location: Carrington, M31 4QN
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum + Technical Payment of £1,200 once trained + 5% Bonus
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.

As our Mechanical Area Engineer, you will support the management of the mechanical maintenance function, ensuring:

• The highest standards of Health & Safety are maintained
• Legislative and statutory compliance requirements are met
• Best practice maintenance techniques are implemented
• Asset reliability and availability are continuously improved
• Maintenance strategies support operational excellence

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.