Mechanical Shift Engineer - Pressure Systems - Stevenage
CV-LibraryStevenage, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 11 September 2026
Apply Now️ We're Hiring: Mechanical Shift Engineer – Pressure Systems AP ⚙️🚨🔧
📍 Location: Stevenage
💷 £47,000 + £3,000 AP Allowance + 25% Shift Allowance
🕒 Days & Nights | Shift Pattern
🏭 Industrial Environment | Mechanical Engineering | Steam & Pressure Systems
We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer with strong mechanical maintenance experience and Authorised Person (AP) responsibility for pressure systems.
⚙️ This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with experience in steam, boilers, pressure systems, PPM, reactive maintenance and mechanical fault finding.
🔧 Responsibilities & Duties
* 🛠️ Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
* 🔥 Act as Mechanical AP for steam, boilers and pressure systems.
* 🔐 Manage mechanical isolations and Permit to Work procedures.
* 📋 Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
* ⚙️ Maintain pumps, valves, boilers and associated mechanical plant.
* 🔍 Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
* 🚨 Respond to breakdowns and engineering issues during shifts.
🛡️ Support statutory inspections and pressure systems compliance.
* 📑 Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records.
* 🤝 Work closely with contractors, engineers and other disciplines.
* 🦺 Ensure all work is completed safely and to required standards.
👨🔧 Requirements
* ⚙️ Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Shift Engineer.
* 🔐 Current or previous experience as a Mechanical Authorised Person (AP).
* 🔥 Strong steam, boiler and pressure systems experience.
* 🎓 Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or time-served experience.
* 📋 Strong knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
* 🔐 Experience with Permit to Work and mechanical isolation procedures.
* 🛡️ Good understanding of pressure systems safety and statutory compliance.
* 🏭 Experience within industrial, manufacturing, healthcare or highly regulated environments.
* 🌙 Ability to work both day and night shifts.
* 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
BOAS qualification is desirable but not essential; strong steam experience is essential.
💼 What's On Offer
* 💷 £47,000 basic salary
* 💰 £3,000 AP allowance
* 📈 25% shift allowance
* ⏱️ Overtime opportunities
* 🕒 Days & nights shift pattern
* 🔒 Permanent, long-term position
* ⚙️ Technically challenging engineering environment
* 📚 Training and development opportunities
🔧 If you are a Mechanical Engineer with strong steam and pressure systems experience and AP responsibility, apply now or get in touch for more information
📍 Location: Stevenage
💷 £47,000 + £3,000 AP Allowance + 25% Shift Allowance
🕒 Days & Nights | Shift Pattern
🏭 Industrial Environment | Mechanical Engineering | Steam & Pressure Systems
We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer with strong mechanical maintenance experience and Authorised Person (AP) responsibility for pressure systems.
⚙️ This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with experience in steam, boilers, pressure systems, PPM, reactive maintenance and mechanical fault finding.
🔧 Responsibilities & Duties
* 🛠️ Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
* 🔥 Act as Mechanical AP for steam, boilers and pressure systems.
* 🔐 Manage mechanical isolations and Permit to Work procedures.
* 📋 Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
* ⚙️ Maintain pumps, valves, boilers and associated mechanical plant.
* 🔍 Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
* 🚨 Respond to breakdowns and engineering issues during shifts.
🛡️ Support statutory inspections and pressure systems compliance.
* 📑 Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records.
* 🤝 Work closely with contractors, engineers and other disciplines.
* 🦺 Ensure all work is completed safely and to required standards.
👨🔧 Requirements
* ⚙️ Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Shift Engineer.
* 🔐 Current or previous experience as a Mechanical Authorised Person (AP).
* 🔥 Strong steam, boiler and pressure systems experience.
* 🎓 Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or time-served experience.
* 📋 Strong knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
* 🔐 Experience with Permit to Work and mechanical isolation procedures.
* 🛡️ Good understanding of pressure systems safety and statutory compliance.
* 🏭 Experience within industrial, manufacturing, healthcare or highly regulated environments.
* 🌙 Ability to work both day and night shifts.
* 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
BOAS qualification is desirable but not essential; strong steam experience is essential.
💼 What's On Offer
* 💷 £47,000 basic salary
* 💰 £3,000 AP allowance
* 📈 25% shift allowance
* ⏱️ Overtime opportunities
* 🕒 Days & nights shift pattern
* 🔒 Permanent, long-term position
* ⚙️ Technically challenging engineering environment
* 📚 Training and development opportunities
🔧 If you are a Mechanical Engineer with strong steam and pressure systems experience and AP responsibility, apply now or get in touch for more information