Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established team.

Role:

* As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for carrying out all reactive, routine and preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth running of all machines to achieve maximum output in terms of machine availability.

* Successful candidates will hold 17th or 18th edition certification alongside strong knowledge and understanding of PLC's. It would be highly advantageous if candidates have a background in injection moulding manufacturing, however other plastics disciplines will be considered.

Benefits:

* Mon-Fri days role

* Pension + up to 10% matched

* Healthcare Scheme

* Flexible working scheme

Responsibilities:

* Mechanically repairing and maintaining all plant and equipment to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.

* Assisting in the investigation and diagnosis of problems relating to breakdowns and repairs.

* Undertaking the repair and refurbishment to plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance requirements and in breakdown situations.

* Maintenance and setting up of all plant and equipment on site

* Assisting with the installation of new plant and equipment and to obtain sound working knowledge of plant, equipment and processes.

* Reporting and / or recording all activities i.e. time spent, materials and spares used as appropriate on Pirana (CMMS).

* Liaising with contractors and third parties to source and manufacture parts required to maintain and improve process and production requirements.

* Liaising with machine manufacturers to help aid fault diagnosis and parts identification to maintain optimal plant performance.

* Ensuring that the correct statutory, legal and health and safety legislation is observed and adhered too.

* Working alongside all departments as a collective and collaborated team to maintain and achieve the best outcomes.

* Ensuring good housekeeping principles are maintained.

* Ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed on all such matters as training, safety, discipline, security, company rules, etc.

* From time to time, you may be expected to work an amount of overtime to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Requirements:

* Served a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

* Ideally hold a NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in appropriate subject.

* 17th Edition electrical Regulations certified.

* Knowledge and understanding of PLCs

* Knowledge and understanding of Injection moulding machines and all related equipment is preferred but other plastics disciplines will be considered.

* Preferred experience of closures/plastic industry.

* Knowledge and experience of working within a fast moving, food or food packaging, manufacturing environment.

* Team player, flexible, self-motivated.

Key Words: “Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Electrical Maintenance Engineer”, “Mechanical Maintenance Engineer”, “Electro-mechanical Maintenance Engineer”, “Maintenance Technician”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Sierra 57 Consult -

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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