Maintenance Engineer

Probe UK; Greenheys; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in the UK seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of blow moulding and injection moulding machinery. You will be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, as well as fault finding in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and PLC fault finding capabilities. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£40,000 salary

Overtime paid at x1.5 & x2

Nest pension

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Fault finding on various systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Blow-moulding experience

Manufacturing experience

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served maintenance engineer (Electrical)

Job description

An established and highly respected plastics manufacturer in the Northwest is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its growing engineering team. With over 45 years of technical expertise in blow moulding and injection moulding, this business operates one of the most advanced plastics manufacturing facilities in the region, supporting automotive and other major industries.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of a wide range of blow moulding and injection moulding machinery.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• £40,000
• All OT paid at x1.5 & x2
• Nest pension
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Great training opportunities

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Double Days (6-2 / 2-10)
• Reactive and planned preventative maintenance across 40+ blow moulding and injection moulding machines
• Fault finding on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Supporting multi-axis (3D) and suction-blow moulding equipment
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime
• Working closely with production teams and team leaders to maintain high productivity and quality standards
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting audit requirements

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:

• Time-served maintenance engineer (Electrical)
• Manufacturing experience
• PLC fault finding
• Blow-moulding experience (advantage)
• Ability to work well with others and within a team

Please apply to find out more about this fantastic role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Manchester, Blackburn, Oldham, and surrounding areas.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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