We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturing business in Johnstone. This hands‑on engineering role blends machinery maintenance, diagnostic fault‑finding, and plant reliability management.
We welcome applications from dedicated moulding experts or maintenance engineers with strong Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, or Extrusion Moulding experience.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Moulding Line Maintenance: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair moulding machinery and all associated auxiliary production equipment.
- Fault Diagnosis: Diagnose complex mechanical and/or electrical faults to eliminate recurring plant bottlenecks.
- Reliability Engineering: Execute precise preventative maintenance schedules and assist with major machinery optimization and installation projects.
- Moulding Expertise: Direct, hands‑on experience within an Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, or Extrusion Moulding manufacturing site.
- Engineering Foundation: A solid mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled maintenance engineering background.
- Qualifications: Relevant, recognised engineering credentials.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a rotational shift pattern following completion of site competencies.
- Excellent overtime availability to maximise income.
- Genuine long‑term career growth via a defined competency matrix leading to Level 3 and Chargehand operational roles.
Hours & Shift Schedule
Hours: 39 hours per week + Overtime available - Shift Schedule & Premiums:You will initially work on day shift for 2–3 weeks for familiarisation, before progressing onto the rotational pattern with 20% back shift and 33% night shift premiums:
- Day Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm.
- Back Shift (Rotation): Monday–Wednesday, 11:30am – 10:00pm; Thursday, 12:30pm – 10:00pm. (Occasional variant: Tuesday–Thursday, 11:30am – 10:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm – 10:00pm).
- Night Shift (Rotation): Monday–Thursday, 9:50pm – 8:05am.
TPBN1_UKTJ
Injection Moulding Engineer (Maintenance & Reliability) employer: Aligra
Join a dynamic team as an HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver in Cheltenham, where you'll enjoy competitive pay of £17.1 an hour and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development. With Monday to Friday shifts and comprehensive training opportunities, this role not only offers job security but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community through waste and recycling collection.
