Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive manufacturing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves prioritizing maintenance activities, performing corrective and preventative tasks, and ensuring effective communication during shift handovers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fault-finding, repair, and knowledge of various systems including electrical and mechanical. With a commitment to career progression and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Regular overtime availability

Qualifications

• Experience in fault-finding and repairing equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize maintenance activities and support resources effectively.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Manage spare parts inventory and record expenditures.

Skills

Fault-finding and repairing equipment

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

PLC fault finding and programming

Multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical disciplines

Education

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Tools

Plastic injection moulding

Overhead Crane

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Maintenance Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Our client is a market-leading Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 3-shift pattern. The company offers a great work environment and supplies into a wide variety of automotive OEMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize maintenance activities, including breakdowns and corrective tasks.
• Support and direct resources to respond effectively to breakdowns.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Address tasks identified through maintenance or improvement requests.
• Accurately record all maintenance activities.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide feedback on requirements.
• Ensure planned TPM activities are scheduled and available where practical.
• Update the annual maintenance plan.
• Manage spare parts inventory and record all expenditures within budget.
• Record all work on machines or equipment using standard reporting formats.
• Oversee comprehensive shift handovers.
• Identify when specialist support is needed and liaise with external suppliers.
• Maintain manuals and drawings library.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience fault-finding and repairing equipment.
• Ability to call out specialists or contractors when necessary.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with plastic injection moulding, including tooling maintenance, cleaning, and insert changes (250 to 1750T).
• PLC fault finding and programming skills.
• Multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Electrical or mechanical qualification.
• Overhead Crane license.
• Knowledge of 17th edition regulations.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Career progression and training opportunities.
• Regular overtime availability.

For more information, contact Andrew Haddon at 01453 796617 or send your CV to [email protected]

Omega Resource Group specializes in opportunities across Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors. Visit www.omegaresource.co.uk for more opportunities.

If you have experience in the automotive industry or FMCG environments, especially plastics/injection moulding as a maintenance engineer or technician, please get in touch.