Maintenance Engineer

Recruitment Partner

Reference number: 88232

	Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford, Gravesend, Bromley, Rainham
	Full Time (Permanent)
	£37,000 - £42,000
	Sierra 57 Consult
	Sierra 57 Consult
	10/10/2025
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Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer on a day shift to join their team.

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 an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a forward thinking company on a 4-day, days only role

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
Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to continuous improvement systems
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 & safety standards, maintaining a safe working environment
Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvement
Support installation and commission of new plant and equipment
Ensure spare parts stock levels are maintained and requisitions are raised where needed
Contribute to training and knowledge sharing with the team

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