Injection Moulding Machine Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Engineer to service and repair medium‑to‑large injection moulding machines and related equipment at our Oldham site.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background with practical electrical and hydraulic knowledge, and experience with injection moulding machinery is highly desirable. You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance or machine servicing.
• Desirable experience with injection moulding machinery.
• Hands-on ability to diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic domains.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on injection moulding machines and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, cylinders and related components.
• Identify and resolve electrical and control-system faults, including motors, sensors and drives.
• Carry out mechanical repairs, component replacements and adjustments.
• Support installation, commissioning and servicing of machinery where required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Work safely and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial maintenance

Machinery fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC controls

Industrial drives

Sensors

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Engineer to service and repair medium‑to‑large injection moulding machines and related equipment at our Oldham site.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background with practical electrical and hydraulic knowledge, and experience with injection moulding machinery is highly desirable. You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance and keep detailed records.