Production Maintenance Engineer - Injection Moulding

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

Job summary

A well-known UK drain manufacturer is seeking a skilled Production Maintenance Engineer in Sittingbourne to ensure optimal operation of Injection Moulding equipment. The successful candidate will manage maintenance tasks, work closely with suppliers, and develop preventative strategies to minimize downtime, all within a dynamic and innovative environment. Applicants should have a recognized engineering qualification and be multi-skilled in both mechanical and electrical fields with at least three years of maintenance experience.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in maintenance.
• Must possess mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience within a similar industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
• Develop and execute a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Industrial automation understanding

Education

Recognised Engineering apprenticeship / HNC

Job description

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:

o Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.

o Troubleshoot machine malfunctions.

o Develop a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan and ensure the timely completion of work carried out.

o Monitor equipment performance and maintain detailed maintenance records for each machine.

o Organize the receipt, identification and appropriate storage of engineering materials/spares.

o Ensure that a stock of essential spare parts is maintained on site to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns.

o Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and to pass instructions on between shifts.

o Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal departments in finding ways to improve processes and increase machine reliability and performance.

o 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.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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