Fuel Engineer

Location: Redcar and Cleveland

Wolviston Management Services are supporting a leading industrial organisation in the search for a Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in fuel and combustion systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically driven environment where safety, reliability and continuous improvement are at the forefront of operations.

The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimising combustion and fuel systems to ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operation. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, you will support both planned and reactive activities across site.

Key Responsibilities
 
Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot fuel and combustion systems
Support safe and efficient operation of burners, boilers and associated plant
Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repair solutions
Contribute to preventative maintenance strategies to improve asset reliability
Assist with system optimisation to enhance performance and reduce downtime
Ensure all work is carried out in line with HSE standards and site procedures
Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence  What We're Looking For
 
Proven experience within fuel and combustion systems in an industrial environment
Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding capability
Experience working on burners, furnaces or similar equipment
Boiler maintenance experience (highly desirable)
Good understanding of health, safety and compliance standards
Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Time-served or qualified Mechanical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferred)  The Opportunity
 
Join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation
Work within a safety-first, high-performing engineering environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to contribute to critical plant performance and reliability