Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £33,000 PAJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:Our client, a well-established manufacturing company with over 30 years of industry experience, is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer that has recently undergone significant restructuring and expansion, making it an exciting time to be part of their future.

Position Purpose:The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of a range of production equipment. This includes mechanical and electrical maintenance of machinery such as injection moulding machines, tool room equipment, and various other machines used on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment, including injection moulding machines, tool room equipment, and ancillary machinery.
• Fault finding on PLC systems (Siemens S5 & S7, Mitsubishi).
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify potential equipment failures and prevent breakdowns.
• Carry out planned maintenance and record details in the Maintenance software system.
• Liaise with production teams to schedule downtime for essential repairs.
• Source and replace parts as necessary.
• Respond to daily breakdowns and ensure all details are recorded in the Maintenance software.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to minimise equipment downtime.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong experience with extrusion and mixing plants.
• Experience operating (or willingness to be trained to operate) forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, cherry pickers, and scissor lifts.
• Able to safely handle sharp and heavy objects.
• Familiarity with the use of handheld and stationary power tools.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and carrying out physically demanding tasks (reaching, bending, lifting).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Maintenance software packages.
• Ability to read and interpret both hydraulic and electrical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an injection moulding environment is essential.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate (preferred).

Working Hours:

• Full-time position, 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Workplace pension after 3 months.
• 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

How to Apply:This is a great opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to take the next step in their career. If you have a strong background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance and are looking to work for a well-established, forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [Insert Contact Details].