Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Flint; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in Flint is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance of various types of equipment including injection moulding machines. The role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Ideal candidates will have experience with mechanical systems and PLC programming. This opportunity promises stability and responsibility within a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Early Friday finishes

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with a 60/40 split preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery, particularly injection moulding.
• Skilled in PLC programming and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure minimal downtime across equipment.
• Key escalation point for technical issues.

Skills

Electrical bias

Experience with plastic injection moulding machinery

PLC programming

Mechanical systems knowledge

5 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Flint
Salary: Up to £48,000 package

Shift Pattern

• Rotating shifts: 6am–3pm / 1pm–10pm (40-hour week)

• Early Friday finish (6am–12pm / 12pm–6pm)

A leading plastics manufacturer specialising in injection moulding is looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their Flint Sites. With continued investment in people, processes, and equipment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where your skills will make a real impact.

The Role

As the site’s dedicated Maintenance Engineer, you’ll take ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime across a wide range of equipment including injection moulding machines, extrusion lines, vacuum forming cells, chillers, granulators, compressors, and more. You’ll be the key escalation point for technical issues, bringing your electrical bias and mechanical know-how to keep production running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical bias (open to 60/40 split).

• Experience maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery or similar industrial equipment.

• Skilled in PLC programming and fault-finding (I/O).

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and some facilities support.

• Ideally 5 years’ post-qualification experience (or QBE).

Why Join?

• Competitive salary package up to £48,000.

• Early Friday finishes on shift rotations.

• Opportunity to take full responsibility for maintenance across the site.

• Be part of a supportive, informal environment where your input is valued.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who’s looking for stability, variety, and responsibility within a business that continues to grow and invest.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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