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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,500 - 42,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Romsey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer
Romsey, Hampshire
£32,500 - £42,500 per annum
Full-Time, 44 hours per week
39 plus 5 hours of compulsory overtime payable at time and one third (1.33)
Are you a hands-on, skilled Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise? Do you have experience working with plastic pipe extrusion lines and automated machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Romsey, supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of plastic pipe extrusion lines, plastic fabrication, and tool making equipment. You will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently across equipment such as extruders, haul-offs, cutters, vacuum tanks, and downstream machinery producing HDPE, PPR, and PP pipes.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repairs on extrusion lines and associated machinery
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults quickly and efficiently
Support equipment setups, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects to boost machine performance and reduce downtime
Monitor machine performance and work with production teams to optimise efficiency and minimise waste
Maintain detailed maintenance logs, including fault tracking and spare parts usage
Read and interpret technical documentation such as wiring diagrams, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and manuals
Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
Participate in root cause analysis, OEE improvements, and reliability engineering initiatives
Conduct general building maintenance including lighting, power supplies, and plumbing
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND essential)
Proven maintenance experience with plastic pipe extrusion or automated machinery (single screw extruders, vacuum tanks, haul-offs, cutters advantageous)
Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC-based controls, motors, sensors, and variable speed drives (VSDs)
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cooling/chiller circuits, and pipe sizing equipment
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, continuous production environment
Commitment to safe working practices and risk assessments
Desirable:
Knowledge of 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (preferable for electrical candidates)
Experience with automation and PLC fault diagnosis (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies
Previous experience in the plastic pipe manufacturing industry (water, gas, cable conduit)Before You Apply
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