Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial packaging products is looking for a Production Engineer in Warrington. The role involves maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring safety, and improving reliability through preventative maintenance and technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree in Engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing, especially with electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Recognized technical degree in Engineering or HNC/HND required.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially blow molding, preferred.
• Understanding of ladder logic and fault diagnostics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify health and safety risks and ensure maintenance of safe working order.
• Perform maintenance on plant and equipment to improve reliability.
• Attend machine breakdowns promptly and prioritize work to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Mechanical engineering expertise

Fault-finding techniques

Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures

Understanding of modern maintenance techniques

Education

Technical degree or minimum HNC/HND qualification in Engineering

Tools

CMMS operating systems

Electrical troubleshooting equipment

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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

• Identify health and safety risks and ensure that the plant and equipment are maintained in a safe working order and that safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Inform the Engineering Supervisor or the Production Supervisor of any relevant issues related to quality, safety, and maintenance.
• Work professionally, complying at all times with company policies on safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.
• Monitor the performance of plant and equipment, carrying out adjustments and maintenance to meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Perform maintenance on plant and equipment to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and address machine-induced quality issues, including mechanical and electrical work.
• Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and submit it to the appropriate personnel.
• Identify and rectify machine faults (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and prioritize work with the Production Supervisor/Manager to minimize downtime.
• Assist with the installation and implementation of machine improvements and projects.
• Be available for overtime and callouts when required.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance systems for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned 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 molding, is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of ladder logic and fault diagnostics is essential.
• Knowledge of operating drive systems and platforms such as Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, Toyoda, PLCs including Allen Bradley, Siemens 7 Krupp.
• Electrical and mechanical engineering expertise.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures.
• Fault-finding techniques.
• Proven technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Understanding of modern maintenance techniques, technologies, and systems.
• Understanding of CMMS operating systems and development is essential.