Mechanical Engineer - Howdens Joinery : Job Details

Howdens is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team at our Runcorn site in Cheshire. With significant investment underway, it’s an ideal time to join our team and be part of our exciting growth journey.

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting proactive and preventative maintenance across filtration, boilers and extraction. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement projects and provide support for reactive maintenance when needed

Pay rate and shift pattern:

• £49,263.24 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 6:45am – 3:00 pm

What will you be doing as a Mechanical Engineer:

• Proactive and preventative maintenance
• Reactive breakdown maintenance
• Continual improvement projects
• Ownership and development of specific facilities areas, 5S, Boiler compliance

What do you need to qualify for the Mechanical Engineer:

• Experience in a facilities role, including Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Blow lines and associated equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of high-volume automated manufacturing equipment, LEV systems.
• Time served mechanical Engineer, with extensive fitting/fabrication skills.
• Fault finding, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience of pneumatics, hydraulics and extraction systems is desirable
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems and the development of maintenance tasks is desirable 
• Multi–skilled or willing to learn electrical safety including 18th edition and fault finding

What can we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and the opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free parking and free canteen
• PPE provided
• Reward and recognition events
• Staff Discount

About Us 

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Mechanical Engineer, then we are keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.