Maintenance Engineer 03/09/2025

Rutland Plastics Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Profit share bonus

On-site parking

Generous 32 days' holidays

Job summary

Rutland Plastics Ltd. in England is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to maintain production machinery and carry out general repairs as part of a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate should have an electrical bias and knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The role offers competitive benefits including private healthcare, holidays, and a profit share bonus.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have electrical bias and knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with hydraulic plastic injection moulding machines is advantageous but not essential.
• Reliability and a can-do attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery and carry out general maintenance and repairs.
• Work as part of a flexible, service-focused support team.
• Prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical bias

Knowledge of PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Positive work ethics

Job description

Shift Maintenance Engineer

Rutland Plastics are looking for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining the production machinery, carrying out general maintenance and repair throughout the factory and working as part of a flexible, service‑focused support team to the business.

Qualifications

Applicants must have electrical bias and possess a knowledge of PLC’s, hydraulics and pneumatics. While the experience of hydraulic plastic injection moulding machines would be an advantage it is not essential, as we favour positive work ethics and shared company values over experience.

Working Hours

Working hours: 38.5 hours per week, early shift 5.48am – 2:00pm / afternoon shift 1.48pm – 10:00pm, alternating weekly.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidate will be reliable, enjoy troubleshooting and have a genuine can‑do attitude. They should be able to prioritise work so that repairs are resolved quickly with minimal downtime.

Benefits

The package on offer to the right individual includes private healthcare and profit share bonus. On‑site parking and workwear provided. Generous 32 days’ holidays to include Christmas shutdown and bank holidays (increasing with years of service). Salary is negotiable based on qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.