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