Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On Site Car Parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions. 

 We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

Find out more: Redefining Energy | EET

The Role

We currently have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced multi-skilled maintenance technicians with a pipe-fitting background to join our refinery Maintenance Team.  We are looking for individuals to provide professional, efficient and competent mechanical maintenance support to our asset areas and service units.  The successful applicants will be required to remove, install and maintain pipework and static equipment in accordance with all legislative, technical, quality and HSE standards. Some of the main accountabilities are shown below:

• Installation and removal of pipework and static mechanical equipment.
• Following isometric drawings to fabricate and install new and replacement parts
• Safe lifting and slinging of plant and equipment
• Making and Breaking Flanges including selection of gaskets and bolting materials
• Confined space working
• Valve removal, reinstatement and overhaul
• Pressure testing of hoses and other refinery equipment
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and following appropriate standards
• Maintenance of burners, soot blowers and air registers
• Working knowledge of refinery safety processes and relevant standards

About You

You should hold a recognised qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, ONC/HNC) or equivalent in a Mechanical field and have completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.  You should also have a sound understanding of operational safety management systems including permit to work.  A thorough awareness of Engineering Quality Standards and management systems and you should also have a sound understanding of Petrochemical repair and manufacturing techniques in both workshops and plant environments.   You should be proficient is IT skills including MS Office and have excellent communication skills.

Closing Date

This vacancy will close on 14th August 2026.

Please Note, we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.