Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Ellesmere Port Town
5 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Operations Maintenance Engineer

Propulsion Service Engineer

Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Bristol

Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Site Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

2 Shift - Earlies / Lates

Ellesmere Port

Are you passionate about renewable energy and environmental sustainability?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Maintenance Engineer to join the team at an innovative manufacturing company who specialise in blending and supplying renewable fuel products for the transport and marine industry. This entrepreneurial business is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of clean energy solutions and fostering a more sustainable future.

As a Site Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the fuel production terminal. This position offers a unique blend of maintenance and project work, where you will be responsible for ensuring all plant, equipment and facilities are effectively maintained and kept in excellent working condition.

Key Tasks:

Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the functionality of all site systems and processes including; blending, processing, loading, unloading, transferring equipment
Contribute to and lead site improvement projects aimed at enhancing production capabilities
Conduct risk assessments, permit-to-work (PTW) procedures, inspections, and fault finding to ensure the safety of operations and compliance with industry regulations
Regularly perform site checks and servicing tasks to pre-emptively address maintenance issues and maintain high-quality standards
Welding, fabrication and installation
Manage and address equipment defects promptly to prevent disruptions in production
Participate in wider business product and process R&D initiatives
Assist site Operators in their daily tasks as needed, such as loading tankers, processing paperwork, and fuel production, to ensure smooth operations and meet production goalsKey requirements:

Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer
Proven experience of industrial maintenance in a highly regulated environment such as chemical, petrochemical, O&G or similar heavy environment
Experience of welding and fabrication
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork ethic
Strong H&S knowledge, IOSH/NEBOSH - advantageous

Interested? Apply now or email your CV to to be considered!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Jobs

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

Jobs

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.