Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The Recruitment Fix; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment faults, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a level 3 apprenticeship in engineering and a strong background in injection moulding. A competitive salary, benefits, and progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime available

Progression Opportunities

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in injection moulding and automated packaging lines.
• Understanding of safety regulations including PUWER and LOLER.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Time served level 3 apprenticeship in engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS (Shire Pirana preferred)

PLC programming

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Competitive Salary plus overtime available
• 4 on 4 off ( 2 days 7am-7pm and 2 nights 7pm - 7am)
• Global Manufacturer
• Progression Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits

Our client is a global leading manufacturer who are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established team.

The Job

Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Uptime:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and inspections on injection moulding machines, auxiliary equipment, and related systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).
• Monitor equipment performance parameters, identify potential issues, and take corrective action to prevent breakdowns.
• Implement improvements to optimize equipment efficiency and prolong operating life.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Possess a strong understanding of injection moulding machinery: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, controls, process variables.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety procedures and LOTO protocols.

Breakdown Response & Troubleshooting:

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot the source of the problem efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults using established procedures and tools.
• Minimize downtime and ensure timely restoration of production.

About you

• Time served level 3 apprenticeship in engineering discipline (preferably multi-skilled)
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills
• CMMS experience (preferably Shire Pirana) maintaining accurate records
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively integrate with existing maintenance team

Desirable

• Experienced in injection moulding, robotics (3 + 6 Axis) and automated packaging lines
• Able to use initiative - identifies solutions to problems and recommend improvements
• Awareness of safety regulations - PUWER, LOLER etc
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Strong root cause analysis skills - 5Y, RCPS, 8D, Ishikawa etc
• PLC experience - troubleshooting, basic programming and machine fault finding using ladder logic analysis

To apply, in confidence, please send your CV to James @ TRF