Maintenance Engineer

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Free On-site Parking

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited currently advertises a Maintenance Engineer role in Redditch, Worcestershire, for a major PVC Cable Management manufacturer. The engineer will maximise factory utilisation by carrying out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, and ancillary plant.

The candidate must have 18th Edition BS7671, a mechanical qualification, and the ability to read electrical/schematic drawings.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition BS7671 is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with PLC fault-finding, AC/DC drives and temperature control panels.
• Practical knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, and other plant.
• Carry out preventative planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with tooling support including barrel and screw changes and thermocouple/heater band installations.
• Maintain site infrastructure such as cooling, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Modify machinery and upgrade controls to improve production efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Read schematics

PPM planning

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Education

18th Edition BS7671

3-phase electrical installations

Mechanical qualification

Job description

One of the UK's largest PVC Cable Management manufacturers requires an experienced, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated Production team. The role of Maintenance Engineer will be to maximise factory utilisation and yield by competently carrying out preventative planned maintenance and breakdown repair services.

Maintenance Engineer duties include:

• Diagnose and repair faults on extrusion lines, injection moulding machines, compounding plant and chillers under tight time pressures
• Carry out timely execution of preventative planned maintenance (PPM) routines to minimise factory downtimeAssist with tooling support including barrel and screw changes and thermocouple/heater band installations
• Maintain site infrastructure including cooling, lighting, plumbing and material feeding systems
• Modify machinery and upgrade controls to continually improve production efficiency and safety standards

Successful candidates for the role of Maintenance Engineer require the following:

• 18th Edition BS7671 and fully qualified in 3-phase electrical installations - essential
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (BTEC or equivalent) and experience
• Ability to read and interpret both mechanical and electrical schematic drawings
• Proven troubleshooting experience with PLC fault-finding, AC/DC drives and temperature control panels
• Practical knowledge of troubleshooting high-pressure hydraulic circuits and pneumatic systems safely
• Knowledge and experience in the plastics sector - desirable
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to workplace Health & Safety (LOTO)

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm (rotating weekly)

Salary: £39,000 p.a. dependent upon experience

Benefits: Workplace Pension, Free On-site Parking