Muti-skilled Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical skills to support the maintenance and improvement of our client s plastic pipe extrusion lines, plastic fabrication and tool making equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with machinery, haul-offs, cutters, vacuum tanks, and downstream equipment used in the production of plastic pipes (e.G., HDPE, PPR, PP) and plastic fabrications.

Essential Skills & Qualifications of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (e.G., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND).
• Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting plastic pipe extrusion or automated machinery (e.G., Single screw extruders, vacuum sizing tanks, haul-offs, cutting equipment would be advantageous).
• Strong fault-finding skills on PLC-based control systems, motors, sensors, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, cooling/chiller circuits, and pipe sizing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, continuous production environment.
• Familiar with safe working practices and risk assessments.

Desirable skills of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (if electrical bias).
• Experience with automation systems, PLC fault diagnosis (e.G., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement tools.
• Previous experience in the plastic pipe manufacturing industry (e.G., Water, gas, cable conduit) would be advantageous.
• Must be a car owner and driver

Working Conditions of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Factory floor environment; exposure to noise, heat, and industrial machinery.
• Day shift, including the potential to include nights and weekends to be agreed in advance.
• Use of PPE and strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.

If you are currently a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for new position with in a highly established organisation with a growth mindset please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today?