Industrial Gas Engineer

Company: Proctor Process Plant Ltd
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Location: Burnley
Job Description:

Company Description

Proctor Process Plant is a respected family-owned specialist in industrial combustion and heating system solutions. Since 1983 we’ve built a worldwide reputation for excellence — delivering engineered burner and heat system installations from simple builds to complex bespoke solutions with industry-leading customer service.

We are expanding rapidly, following exceptional growth and are looking for experienced Industrial Gas Engineers to join our dynamic global service team.

Role Description

As a full time Senior Industrial Combustion & Gas Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Servicing, fault-finding, breakdown support and commissioning of industrial combustion systems (direct, indirect, tube-fired, nozzle mix and premix package burners).
  • Working with Natural Gas & LPG burner technology across a range of industries including: aluminium canning, food production, automotive, aerospace, composites, textiles and more.
  • Planned maintenance, reporting, technical support and solving combustion/electrical faults
  • Delivering exceptional customer service, representing the company on-site
  • You will work closely with experienced engineers and collaborate with our design and manufacturing teams to deliver high quality customer outcomes

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • Full, clean UK driving license
  • Strong electrical bias and experience in combustion equipment fault-finding
  • Ability to read electrical & control circuits
  • Confident customer-facing skills and professional attitude
  • Experience working on time-sensitive projects with external stakeholders

Desirable / Advantageous

  • Able to independently run installation and commissioning projects
  • Gas Safe qualifications – Though training is available if required
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Willing to undertake occasional international travel
  • Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work
  • Ambition to progress with industry specific training (internal and externally verified product training, H&S, RAMS etc.)

Why This Role Is a Great Move

This is not a routine service role. You will be working on complex, bespoke combustion systems for major manufacturers globally. The business invests heavily in training, personal development and long-term career progression.

We offer a compelling benefits package designed to attract and retain great engineers:

  • Highly competitive pay (£45k–£55k) with clear progression path
  • Pathway into project leadership or technical consultancy
  • Company vehicle + fuel card with personal use
  • Tool allowance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Great overtime rates (when required)
  • Potential overseas travel with allowances (Negotiable)
  • Company events & supportive team culture
  • Innovative, friendly and collaborative workplace

If you are an electrically biased combustion engineer looking to elevate your career within a respected and growing specialist, this opportunity deserves serious consideration.

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Bonuses

Posted: April 23rd, 2026