Maintenance Engineer

Greif, Inc.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to analyze machine performance data and plan maintenance activities that minimize downtime while coordinating with production teams. You will track work orders, manage parts, and perform root-cause analyses to keep equipment reliable.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement within a plant environment, leveraging strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Familiar with electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes data on machine performance and problems.
• Plans corrective, preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance with daily coordination.
• Tracks work orders and maintains equipment history files.
• Manages spare parts ordering, stocking, and inventory control.
• Performs root cause analyses for equipment failures.
• Supports operations to increase uptime and productivity.
• Adheres to plant safety policies and lean programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing equipment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035049 Maintenance Engineer (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes data pertaining to machine performance and identified problems.
• Uses data to track and identify deficiencies that create downtime and reduce reliability.
• Plans and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities, while coordinating daily with manufacturing and maintenance supervision.
• Tracks work orders and maintains equipment history files.
• Controls and optimizes maintenance spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing and inventorying.
• Performs root cause analyses for equipment and system failures.
• Directs maintenance colleagues towards identified problems.
• Follows established procedures to resolve technical problems.
• Provides support to operations to increase machine uptime and productivity.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies.
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
• Familiar with electrical systems, common maintenance tools, manufacturing equipment, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Possesses a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.

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Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.