A leading chemical & materials manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 15%, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension, share options (after probation), free on-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme personal development opportunities, EAP, and fully funded job-specific training.Role Overview: Lead the site facilities team, managing day-to-day maintenance of plant and office buildings. Ensure the reliability and compliance of key utilities - steam, water, gas, electricity, compressed air and critical facilities systems including HVAC, fire, security, and electrical distribution. Drive energy efficiency initiatives, cost-saving projects, continuous improvement, and support CAPEX planning.Key Responsibilities:
Manage and develop the facilities team, including engineers and apprentices, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to maintain critical systems.
Maintain and oversee industrial boilers, water treatment and distribution networks, HVAC, fire, security, and electrical systems.
Ensure utilities are available to production and office areas at all times, reviewing and updating procedures as needed.
Implement energy efficiency initiatives, cost-saving measures, and preventative maintenance programs.
Plan and oversee facilities-related capital projects, coordinating with suppliers and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards, preparing reports for senior management.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support plant and site operational efficiency.
Candidate Requirements:
Degree-level qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Proven experience leading facilities or maintenance in manufacturing, ideally chemical or high-hazard sectors.
Strong knowledge of facilities systems, utilities management, and compliance standards.
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Process Engineer opportunity become available, offering a salary of £65,000 per annum, plus a benefits package of up to 12% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 day holidays, long service awards and many more!This global chemical manufacturer specialises in high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying major brands across the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries.Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: £65,000
Up to 12% Employer Pension Contribution
Days based role
33 days Annual Leave
Life Assurance Policy
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Long Service Awards
Role Overview:The successful candidate will provide senior engineering expertise across process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, working closely with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to identify and resolve plant issues. The role will also involve leading capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required engineering and regulatory standards.A key part of the role will be supporting process safety within a COMAH environment, contributing to safety reports and leading or participating in HAZOP, LOPA and other process and functional safety assessments.Skills and Experience Required:
Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical Engineering or similar, with at least 5 years of experience in COMAH/high-hazard manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of COMAH Regulations 2015, ALARP and UK legislation.
Provide input into process design, optimisation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, producing key process deliverable including calculations, PFDs, P&IDs and control narratives.
Lead and deliver capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover, managing contractors and suppliers while balancing safety, quality, cost, schedule and operability.
Lead and participate in HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, SIL and Bowtie studies, supporting lifecycle risk management and ALARP justification.
Experience with batch operations, reactors and distillation columns would be advantageous, alongside experience of Management of Change and inherently safer design.
Strong technical and process safety leadership, with sound risk-based decision making, effective stakeholder engagement and strong project governance skills.
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Piping Designer position with an established Engineering company paying £50,000 + benefits, including a 1.30pm finish every Friday! An established and growing Engineering company based in West Yorkshire are looking for an experienced Piping Designer to join their Engineering team due to continued growth.The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of process plant and equipment across the chemical, water, gas and process engineering sectors.Salary and Benefits of the Pipework Designer
£50,000 per annum
1.30pm finish every Friday
25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
Healthcare Cashback Plan
Death in Service Income Protection – 3 X Annual Salary
6% Employer Pension Contribution
Free Onsite Parking
Company Phone & Laptop
Role and Responsibilities You will produce detailed engineering and fabrication drawings, working closely with Engineers, Project Managers, Fabrication and Site teams to ensure designs are accurate, practical and suitable for manufacture and installation.Key Responsibilities:
Produce detailed fabrication and installation drawings, including isometrics and spool drawings.
Develop and maintain accurate 2D and 3D models.
Interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Produce weld maps, weld details and material lists.
Identify and resolve design issues prior to manufacture.
Amend drawings following engineering changes and site requirements.
Assist with site surveys where required.
Essential Criteria of the Piping Designer
Previous experience as a Pipework Detailer / Designer, Mechanical Designer or similar.
Strong experience producing isometric and fabrication drawings.
Experience using AutoCAD and ideally 3D design software such as CADWorx, Inventor or similar.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
Good understanding of fabrication and installation.
Experience within process engineering, chemical, water, gas or manufacturing.
Excellent attention to detail.
How to apply: To apply for the position of Pipework Detailer, please submit your CV for review or reach out to Sean Turner at E3 Recruitment for more information.....Read more...
