Job overview
Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer on a day shift to join their Engineering team.
Company overview
- As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of injection moulding machines, associated robotics, automation equipment and site facilities
- The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in minimising downtime, maximising machinery performance and ensuring safe, efficient production operations
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a forward-thinking company on a 4-day, days-only role.
Role responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on injection moulding machinery, robotics and auxiliary equipment
- Respond to breakdowns swiftly, ensuring root cause is identified, and corrective action is implemented
- Support maintenance and ensure machines are production-ready in line with schedules
- Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding on equipment, including hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards, maintaining a safe working environment
- Support installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment
- Ensure spare parts stock levels are maintained, and requisitions are raised
- Contribute to training and knowledge sharing with the team
Benefits/package
- Day’s role
- 4-day working week (no weekend shifts)
- 21 days holiday plus bank hols
- Extensive training and development opportunities
Qualifications/experience required
- Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within plastics/injection moulding or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations – Desirable
- Experience with PLC fault finding and programming – Desirable
- Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles – Desirable
- Proficient in planned and reactive maintenance
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
- Strong health & safety awareness
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