Maintenance Engineer

Location: Minworth

About Us:

At Hozelock, we’ve been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We’re a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact.

If you’re passionate about quality, innovation and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.

Job Purpose:

Work as part of a team to provide a fully comprehensive maintenance service to Hozelock’s Manufacturing & Distribution Centre sites. You will provide a reliable & professional service, ensuring all equipment is available to use as required to meet the production plan. You will support & contribute to a continuous improvement culture for site maintenance activity, continually seeking reduction & efficiency improvement initiatives.

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, two day shifts and two night shifts (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide a quick, efficient & cost-effective repair service to equipment breakdowns

Machine Maintenance & Repair:

* Perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection moulding machines.

* Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues.

* Ensure proper calibration and alignment of moulding equipment.

* Replace or repair worn-out components to minimize breakdowns.

* Install new equipment as required

* Completion of annual Planned Maintenance plan

* Supervise contractors to carry out occasional work from time to time

* Maintain accurate records of work carried out on all equipment

* Carry out TPM routines for every production section

* Carry out all refurbishment work as required

* Utilise downtime periods to effectively overhaul equipment

* Be able to fault find and repair on injection moulding machines & robots

* Re-locate and install equipment as required

* Identify machinery / equipment not fit for purpose and propose cost effective solutions to ensure activity can still be carried out

* Assist in DC and other parts of the Business as detailed by Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

* Ensure all work that is undertaken is completed safely and with relevant authorisation.

* Comply with the Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence.

What are we looking for?

* Technical Knowledge

* Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

* Understanding of PLCs and automation in injection moulding.

* Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting

* Ability to quickly diagnose and repair issues.

* Strong analytical skills for process improvement.

* Education & Experience

* Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

* Prior experience in injection moulding maintenance preferred.

* Other Requirements

* Ability to work in shifts and handle emergency breakdowns.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills