Extrusion Engineer

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 43,500 - 45,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Subsidised gym membership

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is recruiting an Extrusion Engineer for our Scunthorpe site. The role focuses on maintenance of extrusion machinery, driving reliability and efficiency within the production line.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement initiatives. A strong electrical bias is preferred, with HNC/HND in Engineering or an apprenticeship advantageous. Excellent overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining extrusion machinery is essential.
• HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent; an apprenticeship is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with maintenance focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
• Minimise downtime by responding quickly to breakdowns.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and reliability.
• Ensure work is performed safely and with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet targets.

Skills

Electrical bias

Maintenance planning

Fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

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Extrusion Engineer

Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Salary: Circa £43,500 + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Our client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer within the flexible packaging industry, is looking to recruit an experienced Extrusion Engineer to join their engineering team at their Scunthorpe manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to join a successful business that offers excellent overtime opportunities, long-term career stability, and a supportive working environment.

The Role

As an Extrusion Engineer, you\'ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of extrusion machinery across the manufacturing site. Working as part of the engineering team, you\'ll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on extrusion and associated production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
• Minimise downtime by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance machine performance and reliability.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.

About You

We\'re looking for engineers who have:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience maintaining extrusion machinery (highly desirable).
• An electrical bias is preferred, although mechanically biased engineers with relevant experience will also be considered.
• HNC/HND qualification in Engineering (or equivalent), with certification available.
• A completed engineering apprenticeship would be advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Time and a half (Monday–Saturday)
• Double time for Saturday nights and Sundays

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £43,500 per annum (subject to confirmation)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases by one day per year after three years\' service, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a successful manufacturing business