Job Description

Overview

We're looking for a hands?on Plant Engineer to join our small (currently 2?person) maintenance team. This is a factory/plant?floor role -- very little office work, minimal electrical work (outsourced), and plenty of opportunity to get your hands dirty and solve real mechanical challenges.

Duties

Keep our plant equipment and systems running reliably and efficiently Help install, commission and maintain new process plant, vessels, pumps, gearboxes and pipework Fabricate steel supports, walkways and pipework modifications as needed Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems (pumps, valves, gearboxes, etc.) Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance in a light/medium engineering environment Carry out general mechanical and maintenance tasks around the site (e.g. repairs, fitting, welding) Work safely at height, in confined spaces, and under industrial conditions

Essential Requirements

Strong mechanical / plant maintenance experience in a process or industrial environment Proven ability to fault?find, maintain and repair pumps, gearboxes, valves and rotating machinery Fabrication / welding ability (steelwork, pipework, structural support) Experience working on steel vessels, piping systems, supports and fittings Good understanding of mechanical systems & pneumatics Some experience with steam, compressed air, boilers or related utility systems Capable of assisting with installation and commissioning of new plant Practical, resourceful, and able to work independently and in our team Comfort with physically demanding work -- climbing, lifting, working under / around heavy equipment A strong awareness of health & safety practices in industrial settings

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience in a chemical, lubricant or process manufacturing plant Coded or certified welding (e.g. MIG, TIG, stick) Basic machining skills (thread cutting, turning, milling, boring) Pipefitting experience Forklift licence Experience with dust/fume extraction, filtration or ventilation systems Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems, planning and scheduling Some experience with boiler maintenance or steam systems

About You

You're the kind of person who enjoys hands-on engineering rather than sitting behind a desk. You thrive on solving mechanical problems, taking something that has failed and making it work again. You'll tackle a broad range of tasks -- from welding a new bracket to repairing a damaged pump to modifying pipe supports on the fly.

You're practical, self-reliant and resourceful, comfortable working in industrial environments with heat, noise, dust, and tight spaces. Safety is second nature to you. You don't mind getting dirty -- you see the value in doing a job properly from end to end.

You'll come from a maintenance or fabrication background, and you'll love being part of a tight-knit team, where your work is clearly visible in the day-to-day running of the plant.

Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.

About Us

Metalube is a leading Manchester based manufacturer of specialist industrial lubricants and greases, exporting to over 100 countries and maintaining offices in Manchester, Dubai, Mumbai, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.

We pride ourselves on innovation and technical excellence, continually investing in the METALUBE Technology Centre to drive research and development in lubrication science.

Our product range includes drawing lubricants for copper, aluminium and tube production, protective greases for overhead conductors, chain lubricants, bearing greases, corrosion preventatives, and bespoke formulations tailored to our customers' plants.

At Metalube we believe in combining science and service: we don't just supply lubricants, we support customers with plant surveys, oil testing, operator training, and ongoing technical liaison.

Joining us means becoming part of a global, technically driven business -- yet retaining the positivity and hands-on spirit of a close internal team with a friendly atmosphere and family run feel.

What we offer:

A challenging, varied and genuinely practical engineering role Opportunity to work in a technically advanced, global company On-the-job learning, exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems A supportive team and a culture that values getting things done Competitive salary and benefits to be agreed
If this sounds like the kind of role you're built for -- and you have the skills, attitude and experience we need -- we'd love to hear from you.

Job specifics

Hours will be 42 per week, Monday to Friday. The working hours are 0700-1600 Monday to Thursday, 0700-1530 Friday.

Holidays:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays 27 days holiday after 5 years' service Holiday purchase scheme also available
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person