Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Larkhall

Salary: £47,000 per annum

Shift Pattern:
Days – 6am to 6pm

Rota:
Alternating weekly pattern. Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Week 2:
Wednesday & Thursday – providing an excellent work‑life balance with extended time off each cycle.

We are recruiting for a leading UK‑wide injection moulding company, proudly supplying high‑quality precision plastic components to major automotive OEMs as well as manufacturers in automated packaging and chemical hygiene sectors.

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to play a key role in maintaining state‑of‑the‑art injection moulding equipment in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment serving diverse and technically challenging sectors.

• Provide first‑response fault diagnosis and resolution for machine breakdowns; escalated to Lead Engineer or specialist support when necessary.
• Deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) activities to meet or exceed KPI targets.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and strictly adhere to 5S principles at all times.
• Carry out thorough, effective handovers with clear written and verbal communication to ensure seamless shift transitions.
• Order spare parts through the correct administrative processes when required.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues to implement permanent solutions and reduce repeat failures.
• Lead by example in professional conduct (e.g., no eating/drinking in production areas except water, excellent time management).
• Collaborate effectively with third‑party contractors when support is needed.
• Optimise resource use on jobs, making the best use of skills, people, and tools.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and coaching to Apprentices during joint tasks.

• Time‑served and formally qualified Maintenance Engineer.
• Minimum 4 years post‑qualification experience in a relevant engineering role.
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (or equivalent) and proven practical experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with hydraulic systems; previous work in a manufacturing/production environment (ideally injection moulding or similar high‑volume processes).

• Great shift pattern for work life balance.
• Pension – 5% employee – 3% employer.
• 24 days plus 5 bank holidays.
• Discounts for retail and shopping.

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon or send a copy of your CV to the recruitment agency.