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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Norton Canes
4 days ago
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Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding 1st tier automotive supplier, we are seeking 2x Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their team to support business growth.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with state of the art injection moulding machinery and robots within a clean and bright manufacturing environment

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Large modern canteen facility

  • Good car parking facilities

    Remit:

  • As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of injection moulding machines, associated robotics, automation equipment and site facilities.

  • The successful candidate will join a modern, clean, and highly automated manufacturing environment, working with the latest injection moulding machines, robotics, and automation systems.

  • This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who is looking for long-term career development, training, and progression within a world-class manufacturing operation.

    Role:

  • Carry out planned PPM & TPM on injection moulding machinery, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.

  • Respond quickly to breakdowns, identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions

  • Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding, including hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Ensure machines are production-ready in line with manufacturing schedules

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

  • Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment

  • Working closely with production and engineering teams to drive process improvements

  • Promoting and maintaining high health & safety standards at all times

  • Supporting training and knowledge sharing within the maintenance team

    Experience Requirements:

  • Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within plastics / injection moulding or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.

  • Experience with PLC fault finding and programming – Desirable

  • Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles – Desirable

  • Proficient in planned and reactive maintenance.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.

  • Strong health & safety awareness.

    Key Words: ”Maintenance Engineer”. “Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer”, “Maintenance Technician”, “Service Engineer”, “Electrical Engineer”, “Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer”, “injection moulding”

    FOOTER

    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.

    For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK

    Sierra 57 Consult –

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

    “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.

    Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.

    If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us

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