At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on high-tech machinery and support site improvement projects.
- Company: A K Industries, a leading manufacturer in regulated industries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, healthcare plan, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work with advanced manufacturing technology.
- Why this job: Enjoy a work-life balance with a permanent days role and early Friday finishes.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering and 3 years' manufacturing experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Permanent | Full Time | Days | 37.5 Hours per Week
LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE ROLE THAT OFFERS GENUINE WORK-LIFE BALANCE?
A K Industries is a successful and growing manufacturer of high-quality injection moulded components for regulated industries, including medical devices.
We are looking to recruit a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team.
Unlike many engineering roles, this position is a permanent days role, offering flexible working hours, a 2pm finish every Friday, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work on a wide range of manufacturing equipment, automation and site improvement projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a challenging technical role without the demands of shift work.
- WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on injection moulding machinery and ancillary equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
- Respond quickly and effectively to machine breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
- Assist with machinery installations, commissioning and site improvement projects.
- Support automation and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
- Undertake maintenance of building services and site infrastructure.
- Complete maintenance records and documentation in line with our ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Work closely with Production, Tooling and Technical teams to maximise plant performance.
- Support the development of trainee engineers where appropriate.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance or Multi-Skilled Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Strong fault-finding capability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Computer literate, with experience of using MS Office including Teams.
- Strong understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Injection moulding experience.
- Experience of Arburg machinery and ancillary equipment.
- Experience with hot runner systems.
- Experience of industrial robotics.
- Forklift, Reach Truck or MEWP licences.
- Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary of £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience.
• Core hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9:30am–12:00pm and 2:00pm–4:00pm
- Friday: 9:30am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–2:00pm
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate.
- Company pension with 5% matched employer contribution.
- Company sick pay and family leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Healthcare cash plan for self and dependents to support cost of optical, dental and other health costs (e. g. physio consultations etc).
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunity to work with advanced precision manufacturing technology and automation.
- WORKING HOURS
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Flexible working hours around core hours.
- Flexibility is required to support operational and business requirements outside of core hours where necessary, including planned maintenance activities, equipment installations, project work and occasional site closure periods.
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Maintenance Engineer in Hereford employer: A K Industries Ltd
A K Industries is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance, offering a permanent days role for Maintenance Engineers with flexible hours and a 2pm finish every Friday. Employees benefit from a supportive work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to engage with advanced manufacturing technology, all while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including a company pension and healthcare cash plan.
