Maintenance Engineer

Production Maintenance Engineer (Rotating 2 Shift)

Job Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm / 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Join our team as a Production Maintenance Engineer, where you will be integral to the maintenance operations within our injection moulding manufacturing areas. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented and has a strong background in machinery maintenance.

Day-to-day of the role:

Machinery Maintenance:

• Maintain all ancillary equipment and conveyors in the Injection Moulding and Regrind departments.
• Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and develop a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plan.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance work and monitor equipment performance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records for each machine.
• Manage the receipt, identification, and storage of engineering materials/spares.
• Maintain a stock of essential spare parts onsite to minimize downtime.
• Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used, and ensure smooth handover of instructions between shifts.
• Collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal departments to improve processes and increase machine reliability and performance.
• Oversee general site maintenance and manage site contractors working in the Injection Moulding department.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Maintain machinery with Health and Safety regulations in mind.
• Conduct regular safety audits on each machine.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping onsite.
• Report any health and safety issues to the Production Manager.
• Use provided PPE in accordance with training and health and safety procedures.

Communication:

• Keep the Production Manager and Operations Manager informed of any issues with machines or equipment.
• Ensure that any breakdowns or lost time are communicated to the Operations Manager and the Production Planner.

Other Duties:

• Assist in the training and development of new employees.
• Work independently or as part of a team, without constant supervision.
• Cover for sickness and holiday periods as requested.
• Work overtime as needed to meet customer/work demands.
• Comply with requests from Team Leaders, Managers, and Directors.
• Notify the company at least one hour before a shift if unable to attend work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in machinery maintenance, preferably in an injection moulding environment.
• Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days after 3, 5, 8, and 10-years’ service.
• Christmas Bonus (subject to company performance).
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us.
• Company pension.
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme.
• Benefit Platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities.

To apply for the Production Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.