Production Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Engineer in Northampton. In this role, you will develop maintenance schedules, troubleshoot machinery issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be detail-oriented and demonstrate practical experience with PU and other machines. This role supports continuous improvement and offers a structured working schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with PU, pleating, spray glue, and powder coating machines is crucial during the recruitment process.
• Ability to identify faults and document maintenance activities accurately.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on various machines.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage spare parts inventory essential for maintenance operations.
• Align maintenance plans with production to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Resourceful

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Adaptable

Job description

Overview

Production Maintenance Engineer specialising in PU, Pleating, Spray Glue, and Powder Coating Machines. IntroductionOur client is a dynamic manufacturing company and an opportunity to join them as a Production Maintenance Engineer has now become available. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and operation of all machinery processes. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Preventive/Planned Maintenance: Develop, plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all assigned machines to minimise downtime and extend equipment lifespan improving the reliability of the machines. Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate records for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Quickly diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on PU machines, pleating machines, spray glue machines, and powder coating lines. Execute timely repairs and adjustments to restore optimal function.
• Safety & Compliance: Following strict health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments and participate in root-cause analysis for incidents and near-misses. Enforce site-wide ISO45001 compliance and local risk assessments.
• Inventory and Cost Management: Monitor and manage spare parts inventory for all assigned equipment. Work closely with procurement to ensure essential parts are stocked and reorder points are maintained.
• Collaboration: Liaise with production supervisors to align maintenance plans to minimise disruptions to the operation.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on maintenance activities, equipment status, and improvement initiatives for management review.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous approach to identifying faults, documenting maintenance, and following safety procedures.
• Resourceful: Ability to think creatively and leverage available resources to resolve technical challenges promptly.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate across departments and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive in planning maintenance and pursuing continuous improvement projects.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working with a wide range of machines and technologies, and eager to learn new skills as required.
• No qualifications required for this role, but practical evidence of your experience and understanding will be crucial within the recruitment process.

Working Schedule

2 shifts are in place: 6am to 2.30pm / 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday