Maintenance Engineer

Reed; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Production Maintenance Engineer in Sittingbourne, Kent. This full-time role, requiring rotating shifts, focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting machinery to ensure operational efficiency within their injection moulding facilities. The ideal candidate will have proven manufacturing maintenance experience and skills in problem-solving, communication, and an unwavering commitment to health and safety. Opportunities for professional development are offered within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in injection moulding.
• Ability to develop and follow a preventative maintenance plan.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
• Conduct regular safety audits and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Assist in training new employees and cover for absences as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commitment to health and safety

Job description

Production Maintenance Engineer

• Job Type: Full-time, Rotating Shifts
• Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
• Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated Production Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance Department. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of machinery within our injection moulding manufacturing areas. The position involves a rotating shift pattern and requires a proactive approach to machine maintenance and safety compliance.

Day-to-day of the role

Machinery Maintenance

• Maintain and troubleshoot all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
• Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Manage the receipt, identification, and storage of engineering materials/spares.
• Maintain a stock of essential spare parts onsite to minimize downtime.
• Update records of work activities and ensure smooth handover of tasks between shifts.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal departments to enhance machine reliability and performance.
• Oversee general site maintenance and manage site contractors in the Injection Moulding department.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Maintain machinery with health and safety as a priority.
• Conduct regular safety audits and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Report any health and safety issues to the Production Manager.
• Adhere to safety protocols and use provided PPE correctly.

Communication

• Keep the Production Manager and Operations Manager informed of any significant machine or equipment issues.
• Ensure any breakdowns or lost time are communicated to the Operations Manager and Production Planner.

Other Duties

• Assist in training new employees and cover for absences as needed.
• Work independently or as part of a team, often without direct supervision.
• Be available for overtime to meet customer demands or workloads.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in injection moulding.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and follow a preventative maintenance plan.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment.
• Rotating shifts allowing for varied work hours.

To apply for the Production Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.