Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated Production Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient machinery operation in the injection moulding department. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, implementing preventative maintenance plans, ensuring health and safety compliance, and training new team members. Successful candidates should have proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety standards. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts and competitive pay.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Rotating shifts for varied work hours

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all ancillary equipment in the Injection Moulding department.
• Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan.
• Conduct regular safety audits and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Keep the Production Manager informed of significant machine issues.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong experience in maintenance

Ability to develop preventative maintenance plans

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to health and safety standards

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.