Maintenance Engineer

Proftech Talent; Banbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Banbury is seeking a Mould Maintenance Technician to join their high-performing maintenance team. This role involves diagnosing breakdowns, performing planned maintenance, and supporting continuous improvements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate possesses a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and strong diagnostic skills. This position offers a competitive salary and shift patterns in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Pension 4% Employer 5% Employee

Life assurance x4 Salary

Health Insurance

Share Incentive Plan and Profit Share

Employee Discounts and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering required.
• Experience in injection moulding is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and quality issues.
• Program and monitor equipment for optimum performance.
• Perform planned maintenance as per TPM strategy.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic abilities

Communication and teamwork skills

Technical report writing

Experience with hydraulics and robotics

Education

Completed apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering

Tools

PLCs

Excel

Access

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Mould Maintenance Technician

Location: Banbury

Hours: Averaging 40.25 hours per week (on a 4-week rotating shift pattern)

Salary: £52000-£59000

Pension 4% Employer 5% Employee

Life assurance x4 Salary

Health Insurance

Share Incentive Plan and Profit Share

Employee Discounts and Wellbeing Support

Shift Pattern Overview

You'll work a mix of day and night shifts over a 14-day period, with an average of 40.25 hours per week. Shifts range between 23 and 57.5 hours per week.

• Week 1: Mon-Tue 07:00-19:00; Fri-Sun 19:00-07:00
• Week 2: Wed-Thu 07:00-19:00
• Week 3: Mon-Tue 19:00-07:00; Fri-Sun 07:00-19:00
• Week 4: Wed-Thu 19:00-07:00

Reporting to: Mould Maintenance Manager

Role Purpose

Join our high-performing maintenance team and play a vital role in ensuring our moulding plant runs efficiently. You\'ll use your technical expertise to solve problems, improve uptime, and support continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly diagnose and resolve breakdowns and quality issues.
• Program and monitor equipment for optimum performance and output.
• Perform planned maintenance as per the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) strategy.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing ideas and participating in projects.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are always met.
• Work closely with other departments to improve quality and production efficiency.
• Take appropriate action during emergencies and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and adhere to 5S principles.
• Provide support in plant layout and facilities planning.

What We\'re Looking For

• Background & Training: Completed apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering.
• Experience in injection moulding is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, robotics (KUKA, ABB), and PLCs.
• Skills: Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Able to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• Confident in writing technical reports and using computer systems (Excel, Access).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and innovative team in a key technical role.
• Engage in impactful CI (Continuous Improvement) and CIP (Cost Improvement Projects).
• A workplace that values your voice - suggestion schemes, open-door policy, and employee engagement initiatives.

Ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding challenge in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment?

Apply now to join our team