Maintenance Engineering Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding)

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

Job summary

A manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineering Manager in Liverpool to oversee maintenance operations in a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in maintenance management, particularly in plastics or injection moulding, with strong leadership skills. The role includes leading a team, planning maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Attractive benefits include a starting salary of £55,000 and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Health support programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance management role within plastics or injection moulding.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding machinery and automation systems.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure equipment is in safe working order.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Oversee budgets and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Champion reliability and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance management experience

Injection moulding knowledge

Leadership and coaching abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

Engineering qualifications or technical certification

Job description

Maintenance Engineering Manager (Plastic Injection Moulding)

• Job Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

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 molding, making waste refuse bins. Thus plastic injection molding 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
• Life insurance
• Health support programme
• Free on-site parking

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.

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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For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 07856920504.