Graduate Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to join our plastic injection moulding factory in Worcester. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and repair of manufacturing equipment. This role also involves mentoring and overseeing the development of an apprentice engineer, making it a great opportunity for candidates with leadership potential. The successful candidate will also be required to provide daily activity reports and weekly improvement progress updates to ensure transparency and continuous development.

Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum (depending on experience and skillset)

Reporting to: Site Leader

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plastic injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment (e.g., chillers, robots, granulators & air compressors).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues, including PLCs, control systems, and other electronic subsystems.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns.

• Oversee and maintain electrical systems critical to production processes.
• Implement upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for all electrical work.

• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Develop strategies to improve the reliability and safety of machinery and processes.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using digital tools.

• Submit detailed daily activity reports outlining tasks completed, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
• Provide weekly improvement progress reports highlighting areas of success, challenges faced, and plans for further enhancement.

• Work closely with other engineering professionals and production staff to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels to address maintenance priorities.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations in all maintenance activities.
• Conduct risk assessments for maintenance tasks as needed.

• Proven experience in maintaining plastic injection moulding machinery or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong expertise in electrical systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Engineering qualifications to a minimum of level 3 (Mechatronics or Electrical).
• Familiarity with mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Digitally savvy – comfortable using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary within the range of £45k–£48k based on your expertise.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to participate in a group-wide bonus scheme, pension and life assurance
• Chance to mentor an apprentice engineer, contributing to their professional growth.
• Be part of a collaborative team in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
• Clear expectations for reporting daily activities and weekly improvement progress ensure accountability and growth.

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply today.