Maintenance Engineering Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding)

Nicholas Associates; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Manager in Liverpool. The role involves overseeing maintenance operations, leading a team, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of injection moulding machinery. This position offers a competitive starting salary, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Health support programme

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance management role.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding machinery and related systems.
• Practical experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to ensure equipment is in safe working order.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance tasks to reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures.

Skills

Maintenance management

Injection moulding knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering qualifications or technical certification

Job description

Maintenance Engineering Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding)

Full-time | Permanent
Salary: From £55,000 per year
Location: Liverpool
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations within a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. The role involves leading a team of technicians, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of machinery and facilities. The client is involved in plastics/injection moulding, making waste refuse bins; thus plastic injection moulding experience is essential. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a busy manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team to ensure equipment and facilities are kept in safe, efficient working order.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and support production targets.
• Conduct and facilitate root cause analysis to address equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Oversee budgets, spare parts control, and external contractor or supplier relationships.
• Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Champion initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance management role within plastics, injection moulding, or a similar manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding machinery, automation/robotics systems, and associated utilities.
• Practical experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC fault‑finding.
• Confident leader with the ability to coach, support, and develop technical staff.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Engineering qualifications or technical certification desirable.

What’s Offered

• Starting salary from £55,000
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Monday‑Friday working pattern with on‑call requirement
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Health support programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Additional Information

• Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the Liverpool area or be prepared to relocate.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Ref S73

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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