NEW VACANCY! (PK9292)
LEAD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - INJECTION MOULDING
WEST MIDLANDS
Day Shifts only
Competitive salary based on your expertise + 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays + Bonus Scheme + Pension + Life Assurance
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical expertise to join a busy manufacturing operation within the injection mould plastics sector. This position will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The role offers long-term progression opportunities, with plans to grow the engineering function and develop future leadership capability within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on injection moulding machinery and associated plant equipment such as robots, compressors, chillers, and material handling systems.
Fault-find and repair electrical and control systems, including PLCs and automated production equipment.
Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment failures.
Support improvements and modifications to machinery to enhance performance, reliability, and safety.
Ensure all engineering activities are completed in line with health & safety and site compliance procedures.
Work closely with production teams to maximise machine uptime and operational efficiency.
Assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and manufacturing operations.
Accurately record maintenance work through digital systems and maintenance software.
Produce regular updates on engineering activities, ongoing improvements, and completed works.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across engineering and production departments to support smooth site operations.
Carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices at all timesCandidate Requirements:
Previous maintenance engineering experience within plastic injection moulding or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding capability with experience working on PLC-controlled machinery.
Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar discipline.
Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and take ownership of maintenance activities.
Comfortable using CMMS systems and digital reporting tools.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Previous experience supporting, mentoring, or guiding Junior Engineers would be beneficial