Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Reference number: 58930

	Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford, Gravesend, Bromley, Rainham
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£37,000 - £42,000
	Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
	Manufacturing/ Injection Moulding
	29/05/2026
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Job overview

Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer are 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, maximizing 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 commission 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