Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Plastics & PLCs

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Free On-site Parking

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited currently advertises a Maintenance Engineer role in Redditch, Worcestershire, for a major PVC Cable Management manufacturer. The engineer will maximise factory utilisation by carrying out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, and ancillary plant.

The candidate must have 18th Edition BS7671, a mechanical qualification, and the ability to read electrical/schematic drawings.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition BS7671 is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with PLC fault-finding, AC/DC drives and temperature control panels.
• Practical knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, and other plant.
• Carry out preventative planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with tooling support including barrel and screw changes and thermocouple/heater band installations.
• Maintain site infrastructure such as cooling, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Modify machinery and upgrade controls to improve production efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Read schematics

PPM planning

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Education

18th Edition BS7671

3-phase electrical installations

Mechanical qualification

Job description

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited currently advertises a Maintenance Engineer role in Redditch, Worcestershire, for a major PVC Cable Management manufacturer. The engineer will maximise factory utilisation by carrying out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, and ancillary plant.

The candidate must have 18th Edition BS7671, a mechanical qualification, and the ability to read electrical/schematic drawings.