Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension,Medical,Incentive Plan,25 Holidays |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent, ME3 9TX |
| Company: | Rullion |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR/353797_1760026391 |
Summary
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Damhead Creek preferred (Rochester, Kent), but could also be based at Shoreham (Shoreham by Sea)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Salary:£55000-£60000
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays
THE POSITION
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to be based at Damhead Creek (preferred), Rye House or Shoreham. As part of our Group Engineering Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of large-scale projects along with all Compliance Requirements associated with our mechanical, pressure systems & large rotating plant assets across the Portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reporting to a Mechanical Engineer Lead you will also assist in maintenance activities when required to keep the plant running round the clock to deliver for our customers.
- You will be part of a team ensuring our assets comply with regulatory, industry and company best practices & standards
- Your input will be essential to ensure the company business objectives are met whilst maintaining & ensuring safe, reliant and profitable generation.
- As part of our engineering team large scale maintenance projects, upgrades with flexibility and reliability driven focus will be part of your objectives
- Offering support and technical advice to our site maintenance teams will also prove essential with good communication being key
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in Large Rotating Plant and/or HRSG Pressure System in large Industrial processes (Power Generation desirable)
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. health & safety, environment and employment law
- Knowledge of budgets and contract management
- Educated to minimum HNC standard, with degree desired
- Understanding of engineering standards and legislation
- Solid understanding of work planning and the work control process
- Good working knowledge of the Generation Safety Rules and business IT systems (including MS Office, Maximo and Cintellate).
THE PERSON
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Aptitude for further business and technical training
- Ability to assist and support colleagues and promote co-operation.
- Desire, aptitude and attitude to learn and develop and share your knowledge and experience with colleagues
- Embraces change and ability to adapt self and others to new situations / working methods
- Flexible approach applying your skills to meet the business needs.
- Promotes business ethics with high regard to Environmental and Safety factors Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises
- Organises own workload
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a small team, encourage collaborative working relationships
- Valid Driving Licence and prepared to work at multiple sites
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.