Maintenance Engineer
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LocationSheerness,United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
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Experience in working in a Safety Driven environment
Experience of utilising a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
Experience in liquid process engineering in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of key regulations such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH, PUWER, LOLER, Electricity at Work and Confined Space Working
HND/NVQ Equivalent - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Chemical industry background on a COMAH facility
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities
Skills
CMMS
SHIRE
Purpose of Position:
Ensure safe, continuous and efficient running of site operations, plant equipment and all associated assets through scheduled routines.
Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
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Responsible for the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the SHIRE Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring all site assets, maintenance schedules, statutory inspections and engineering records are accurately maintained.
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Overseeing maintenance contracts (i.e. Air compressors, Deionised Water plant and Effluent Plant etc), including scheduling any inspections with third party contractors.
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Responsible for repair/testing and records relating to site pressure containers, associated equipment ( hoses etc)
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Supervision of contractors when on site (via Permit to Work procedures).
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Carry out fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and minor repairs to process plant, pumps, pipework, instrumentation and associated equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
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Support site operators and Operations Manager with regular site safety checks and calibrations in line with routine planned maintenance.
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Manage and monitor the effluent treatment facility within the site consent limit.
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Responsibility for general buildings and site maintenance.
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Undertake any reasonable tasks or duties assigned by the appropriate line managers from time to time, related to the effective and efficient performance of the job, and providing they are within the post holders skills and ability.
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Due to the operational requirements of the site - role may feature elements of on call and emergency callout response by exception i.e. customer requirement, ship cargo deliveries
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Lead or support capital and site improvement projects, including scope development, contractor coordination, installation, commissioning and project completion
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Act as Site Permit Controller, reviewing RAMS and issuing permits for maintenance, isolation, confined space entry and working at height activities.
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Carry out and manage mechanical, electrical and process isolations in accordance with site procedures and safe systems of work.
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Investigate equipment and process failures, undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve plant reliability and performance.
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Working with Site Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, reliability and operational performance.
Experience / Knowledge:
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Chemical industry background on a COMAH facility- Preferred
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Experience in working in a Safety Driven environment – Essential
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Experience of utilising a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) – Essential. Note Brenntag operates SHIRE System for the management of maintenance activities.
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Experience in liquid process engineering in a manufacturing environment – Essential
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Working knowledge of key regulations such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH, PUWER, LOLER, Electricity at Work and Confined Space Working
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HND/NVQ Equivalent - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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