Maintenance Engineer - Permanent Nights

Role:            Maintenance Engineer - Permanent Nights

Company:    Packaging Company

Location:     Telford

Salary:         £40k - £43,500k plus 10% shift premium, overtime and a four night shift working week

Join our highly successful, global packaging company as a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer at our Telford site.

About Us: We pride ourselves on maintaining excellence in our operations. Our engineering team is the backbone of our success, ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently and safely.

Role Overview: As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our engineering department, collaborating closely with production to ensure all machinery is compliant and in optimal working order.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Maintenance: Work alongside shop floor management to prioritise repairs and schedule essential and planned maintenance of all machines.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly liaise with the Engineering Manager to discuss machine performance, plan repairs, and coordinate new plant and machinery installations.
• Quality Assurance: Partner with the quality department to address machine performance issues and uphold our high-quality standards.
• Efficiency Initiatives: Actively promote the reduction of scrap and enhance the efficiency of our Conversion and Extrusion sections.
• Process Development: Be proactive in developing new processes and procedures to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality across all aspects of product manufacturing and supply.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the embedding of continuous improvement initiatives within all areas of the business.

External Responsibilities:

• Supplier Relations: Maintain close working relationships and effective communication with all machinery and spare parts suppliers to maximize support levels.

Internal Operational Responsibilities:

• Accurate Documentation: Keep detailed records of breakdowns and downtimes on maintenance logs.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures in line with legal requirements and company policy at all times.
• Training & Development: Advise and train relevant personnel in new processes and procedures.
• 5S and Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to 5S principles.

Skills & Attributes:  You will have the ability to work well under pressure and will present with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We are also looking for strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills and a team-oriented mindset in our ideal candidate.

Desirable Qualifications:

Qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience

18th Edition electrical installations certification (preferred)

Proven previous work experience as a maintenance engineer.

Ability to read system schematics.

Advanced troubleshooting skills.

Understanding of safety and equipment procedures.

Why Join Us? Because you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on our operations.

Apply Today! If you're a proactive Maintenance Engineer looking to contribute to a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team in Telford and help us maintain excellence in everything we do.