Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Company: ReAgent Chemical Services.

Term: Full time, Permanent.

Location: On site.

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday.

Description of the role: Our Maintenance Engineer will maintain, repair, and install equipment such as tanks, agitators, pumps, gearboxes, GEMÜ valves, and water systems (RO, distilled, ozonated). The role includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, pipe fitting for stainless steel and plastic piping, and supporting plant modifications and upgrades. The engineer will ensure high housekeeping standards and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

A background in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial process environments is essential, along with strong fault‑finding and pipe fitting skills. The ability to work both independently and as a team player in a safety‑critical environment is key. Required qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience with 3‑phase electrical systems.

• Maintain, repair, and install tanks, agitators and mixing equipment; pumps, gearboxes and mechanical drive systems; GEMÜ valves and electric/pneumatic actuators; water systems: RO, distilled and ozonated water.
• Perform pipe fitting for stainless steel and plastic process piping (glued, welded or threaded).
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults (3‑phase and single‑phase).
• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Support plant modifications, installations, and upgrades.
• Ensure housekeeping within the engineering department is maintained at a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Proven experience with GEMÜ valves and actuators; RO, distilled, ozonated, and deionised water systems; pipe fitting (plastic, stainless, or air); electrical systems (3‑phase, single‑phase motors, actuators).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety‑critical environment.

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred.
• COMPEX / ATEX training advantageous.
• Pipe fitting or welding certifications advantageous.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

• Generous company pension.
• Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity.
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly place to work.
• Long‑term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance.

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited: ReAgent is a family‑owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast‑growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry‑leading customer service and high‑quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. We do this through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.