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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Pay Range/details: £50,000 per annum (4on 4off shift)
Contract Type: Permanent
Omega are supporting a global injection moulding manufacturer with their search for a Maintenance Engineer across a 4on, 4 off shift pattern. The ideal Maintenance Engineer will have previous experience within injection moulding maintenance to help diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Engineer
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection moulding machines.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
- Ensure proper calibration and alignment of moulding equipment.
- Replace or repair worn-out components to minimize breakdowns.
- Install new equipment as required and completion of annual Planned Maintenance plan.
- Supervise contractors to carry out occasional work from time to time
- Maintain accurate records of work carried out on all equipment and all refurbishments work as required.
- Carry out TPM routines for every production section.
- Fault find and repair on injection moulding machines & robots.
- Re-locate and install equipment as required.
- Identify machinery / equipment not fit for purpose and propose cost effective solutions to ensure activity can still be carried out.
- Assist in DC and other parts of the Business as detailed by Maintenance and Facilities Manager.
- Ensure all work that is undertaken is completed safely and with relevant authorisation.
- Comply with the Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence.
Qualifications & Requirements – Maintenance Engineer
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Understanding of PLCs and automation in injection moulding.
- Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
- Ability to quickly diagnose and repair issues.
- Strong analytical skills for process improvement.
- HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Prior experience in injection moulding maintenance preferred.
What we can offer – Maintenance Engineer
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance: 4 times annual salary
- 25 days holiday entitlement -1 additional holiday day for every 5 years consecutive service to a maximum of 5 days
- BHSF Scheme (Contributory Health Scheme)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised onsite canteen, open for breakfast and dinner
For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Candidates who are currently a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer or an Injection Mould Technician may be suitable for this position
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)
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