Maintenance Engineer

Senior Maintenance Engineer

• Annual Salary: £44k - £47k DOE


• Location: UK


• Job Type: Full-time

Join our innovative team at a leading specialist in plastic building and plumbing systems. We are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team of Maintenance Engineers within our Injection Moulding department. This role is ideal for a professionally qualified engineer with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, who is ready to lead by example and drive maintenance excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Supervision and Team Management: • Lead and manage a team of injection moulding maintenance engineers focused on machine availability, preventive maintenance (PPM), and consistent output.


• Provide direction, support, and mentorship to the team.


• Machinery Maintenance: • Ensure all maintenance work complies with company and factory control procedures, adhering to Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality statutory requirements.


• Conduct maintenance on injection moulding machines, conveyor systems, material systems, granulators, and ancillary moulding equipment.


• Use a methodical approach to identify and address technical issues.


• Liaise with external technical support teams to rectify issues.


• Coordinate and record all maintenance activities using the Agility system.


• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.


• Support and be involved with relevant project activities and capital expenditure in the department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Apprentice served or professionally qualified engineer/technician.


• Strong technical background in both mechanical and electrical engineering.


• Proven supervisory experience in an engineering/maintenance department.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.


• Self-disciplined with the ability to set and maintain high standards.


• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• IT literate.


• Preferred knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and experience in Injection Moulding.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay.


• Christmas Bonus (subject to company performance).


• Comprehensive training and opportunities for career growth.


• Company pension scheme.


• Shareholder options via our Share Scheme.


• Access to a benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities.

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

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