Maintenance Engineer

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Upper Upnor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a day shift role with a 4-day working week. The ideal candidate will maintain and improve machinery in a fast-paced injection moulding environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers opportunities for training and development in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

4-day working week

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally in plastics or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on injection moulding machinery.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Proactive problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Education

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC programming

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Job description

Overview

Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer on a day shift to join their team.

Benefits

• Days role
• 4-day working week (no weekend shifts)
• Training and development opportunities

Remit

As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of injection moulding machines, associated robotics, automation equipment and site facilities.

The Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in minimising downtime, maximizing machinery performance and ensuring safe, efficient production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a forward thinking company on a 4-day, days only role.

Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on injection moulding machinery, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns swiftly, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective action is implemented.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to continuous improvement systems.
• Support maintenance and ensure machines are production-ready in line with schedules.
• Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding on equipment, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety standards, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Ensure spare parts stock levels are maintained and requisitions are raised where needed.
• Contribute to training and knowledge sharing with the team.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within plastics / injection moulding or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations - Desirable
• Experience with PLC fault finding and programming - Desirable
• Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles - Desirable
• Proficient in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong health & safety awareness.

Keywords

Maintenance Engineer; Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer; Maintenance Technician; Service Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer; injection moulding; 17th Edition; 18th Edition

FOOTER

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Sierra 57 Consult - Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

“Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.

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