Production Maintenance Engineer - Injection Moulding

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company is looking for a Production Maintenance Engineer in Sittingbourne. The role involves maintaining injection moulding equipment, troubleshooting issues, and developing maintenance plans. Ideal candidates will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship, multi-skills in mechanical and electrical engineering, and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a salary between £32,000 and £41,000 along with benefits, including holiday and bonuses.

Benefits

22 days holiday + BH

Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience of working as part of a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding department.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
• Develop and ensure timely completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Industrial automation understanding

Education

Recognised Engineering apprenticeship / HNC

Job description

Overview

Production Maintenance Engineer - Injection Moulding - Sittingbourne

£32,000-£41,000 | Depending on experience

22 days holiday + BH | Bonuses | Employee Assistance Program

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a UK known drain manufacturer in the Sittingbourne area!

With no day ever being the same the Production Maintenance Engineer will be working within an exciting and innovative industry that offers genuine long term progression.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
• Develop a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan and ensure the timely completion of work carried out.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records for each machine.
• Organize the receipt, identification and appropriate storage of engineering materials/spares.
• Ensure that a stock of essential spare parts is maintained on site to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns.
• Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and to pass instructions on between shifts.
• Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal departments in finding ways to improve processes and increase machine reliability and performance.
• Support with general site maintenance and oversee site contractors working in the Injection Moulding department.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Recognised Engineering apprenticeship / HNC.
• Multi skilled in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience of working as part of a maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Have an understanding of industrial automation.

Package and Benefits:

• £32,000 - £41,000 - 22 days holiday + BH | Bonuses | Wellbeing Programme

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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