Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in Mold, Wales is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance of injection moulding machinery. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias and experience in a similar role, overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance. This position offers a competitive salary package of up to £48,000 and early Friday finishes. Join a supportive team where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Early Friday finishes

Full responsibility for site maintenance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining industrial equipment essential.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Skilled at problem-solving and fault-diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Own planned and reactive maintenance across equipment.
• Act as a key escalation point for technical issues.
• Ensure minimal downtime through effective maintenance.

Skills

Electrical bias

Experience maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery

PLC programming and fault-finding

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Education

Post-qualification experience

QBE

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Mold
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 ranks. 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.

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. 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 in a Maintenance Engineer:

• Electrical bias (open to 60/40 split).
• Experience maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery or similar industrial equipment.
• Skilled in PLC programming and fault-finding
• 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.

Please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice –[e-mail]

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