Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of industrial packaging products where your skills in engineering and maintenance will shine. In this role, you'll ensure the safety and efficiency of plant operations, addressing mechanical and electrical issues while collaborating with a dedicated team. Your expertise in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance will contribute to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on operational success. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Recognized technical degree or HNC/HND in Engineering required.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing is advantageous.
• Understanding of modern maintenance techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and rectify health and safety risks in the plant.
• Perform maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support the development of preventive maintenance systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Fault Finding Techniques

Technical Documentation

Hydraulics Knowledge

Pneumatics Knowledge

Drive Systems Knowledge

Ladder Logic Understanding

Education

Technical Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

CMMS Operating Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting Equipment

PLC Systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Drive Systems (Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, Toyoda)

Job description

Job Description

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 35 countries and 200-plus locations.

Our Vision

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Main responsibilities and tasks

1. Identify health and safety risks and ensure that the plant and equipment are maintained in a safe working order, following safe practices at all times.
2. Inform the Engineering Supervisor or the Production Supervisor of any issues related to quality, safety, and maintenance.
3. Work professionally, complying with company policies on safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.
4. Monitor plant and equipment performance, making adjustments and maintenance to meet quality and efficiency standards.
5. Perform maintenance on plant and equipment to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and address machine-induced quality issues, including mechanical and electrical work.
6. Accurately complete maintenance documentation and submit it to the appropriate personnel.
7. Identify and rectify machine faults (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
8. Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and collaborate with supervisors to prioritize work, minimizing downtime.
9. Assist with the installation and implementation of machine improvements and projects.
10. Be available for overtime and callouts as needed.
11. Support the development of preventive maintenance systems for electrical and mechanical systems.
12. Perform other duties as directed by the Engineering Supervisor.

Education & Skills

• A recognized technical degree or minimum HNC/HND qualification in Engineering, Electrical Automation.
• An apprenticeship is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially blow moulding, is a plus.
• Understanding of ladder logic and fault diagnostics is essential.
• Working knowledge of drive systems and platforms such as Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, Toyoda, PLCs including Allen Bradley and Siemens 7 Krupp.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with preventative maintenance procedures.
• Fault finding techniques.
• Proven technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Understanding of modern maintenance techniques, technologies, and systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS operating systems and development is essential.