At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair injection moulding machines and automation equipment.
- Company: Join a leading automotive components manufacturer with a strong team spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company pension, increasing holiday entitlement, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and hands-on experience in engineering.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 18th edition qualified with strong troubleshooting skills; training provided for beginners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of automotive components, we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement increases dependent on length of service
- On site canteen
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to join an established & growing team
Remit:
As a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of injection moulding machines, associated robotics, automation equipment and site facilities. Qualified to 18th edition standard with strong hydraulic & pneumatic troubleshooting skills; prior knowledge of injection moulding machine maintenance is highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Trained apprentices or formally qualified mechanical or electrical Graduate Engineers will also be considered.
Role:
- Diagnose and repair electrical / mechanical faults that occur on the equipment and plant
- Ensure the equipment and plant is in good safe working order
- Maintain high standard of record keeping for repairs and servicing (use of internal computer system CORIM)
- Communicate, work and hand over progress on assigned tasks with members of the Maintenance Team
- Communicate with and work with leaders of the other departments
- Communicate and work with outsourced contractors to ensure equipment and machinery are safe and in good condition to use
- Ensure repairs are performed in a "right first time" mindset and followed until full completion and validation
- Follow 5S aspects around the workplace: maintenance workshop, machines and plant
Experience & Requirements:
- Qualified with BS th Edition City and Guild 2382
- Strong technical knowledge and expertise (Experience in Injection Moulding Maintenance desired but not essential)
- Multi‑skilled in Electrics, Hydraulics and Mechanics
- Strong troubleshooting skills in Electrics, Hydraulics and Mechanics
- Confident with reading and interpreting technical drawings (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical)
- Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong team working
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
For all UK job positions, work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
