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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

The company are a leading manufacturer of injection mould and extrusion moulded components and products.

 They are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to join their plastic injection moulding factory in the Worcester area.

 Primary job focus

 The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and repair of manufacturing machinery.

 This role may also involve mentoring and overseeing the development of an apprentice engineer, making it a great opportunity for candidates with leadership potential.

 Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum.

 Work Pattern - Days – Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm – some flexibility can be offered to suit individuals.

 Overtime will be paid at a premium rate once 39 hours have been worked.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
Carry out basic facilities maintenance across the site.
Qualifications & Skills

Proven plant maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Experience of working in a plastics moulding manufacturing environment will be advantageous but not essential.
Strong expertise in electrical systems, including PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Hold a relevant electrical qualification.
Familiarity with mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential.
Hydraulics and Pneumatic knowledge required.
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
 Benefits of the company

Competitive salary within the range of £45k–£48k based on expertise.
25 days holiday plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays.
Opportunity to participate in a group-wide bonus scheme, pension and life assurance.
Opportunities to carry out training and development.
The company offer a friendly and supportive environment to work in.
 The role is based in Worcester so is easily commutable from Droitwich, Kidderminster, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Bromyard.

The role is being advertised by Pertemps who operate as a recuitment agency

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