Maintenance engineer

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team to support continued business growth. Benefits: * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with continuous service) * Competitive pension scheme * Life assurance at 3x salary * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Healthcare scheme * Long Service Awards * Enhanced Maternity Paternity Leave * Extensive learning and development opportunities * Annual Merit Review * Mon-Fri days role Remit: * Fantastic opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to land a secure position with a forward-thinking company going through an exciting period of business growth. * Candidates MUST HAVE experience within injection moulding or other disciplines of plastic manufacturing. * The successful candidate will manage the day to day issues within the department to resolve maintenance issues within a fast paced injection moulding manufacturing environment. Role: * As Maintenance Engineer you will work closely with production personnel to ensure equipment / plant efficiency is maximized, without compromising safety or quality * In the role of Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and executing preventative maintenance schedules * Troubleshoot and solve where possible machine and site breakdowns * Ensure maintenance records are maintained * Liaise with suppliers when external expertise isrequired to maintain site or machines * Responsibility for all stock replenishment of spare parts and consumables whilst working within predetermined budgets * Liaise with suppliers to ensure stock availability of critical parts * Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment * Continuously review the maintenance plan for optimal usage of labour and reduce machine downtime costs * Together with Production Manager plan preventative maintenance schedules for all machinery and ancillaries * Undertake planned maintenance programs and review task and frequency to ensure that all machinery and ancillaries receive the optimum maintenance * Ensure all statutory inspections, testing and certification is undertaken on time and adequate records are maintained Experience Requirements: * Strong appreciation and experience of organization of shop floor work processes and priorities * Time served, high level of technical expertise with injection moulding machinery and equipment. Other plastics manufacturing disciplines will be considered * Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Possess a technical aptitude to understand and convey product knowledge through business competency * Ability to take personal leadership to develop and promote fundamental disciplines and principles through cross-functional team building * Strongly analytical and display critical thinking and problem-solving skills Key Words: ldquo;Maintenance Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Maintenance Technician rdquo;, ldquo;Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Mechanical Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Electrical Engineer rdquo;, ldquo;Injection Moulding rdquo;, ldquo;Plastics rdquo;, ldquo;Machine Maintenance rdquo; 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 ndash; Technical Engineering Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist ndash; Plastics, Packaging Precision Engineering ldquo;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 rdquo;. 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 ldquo;Sierra 57 rdquo; register with us