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A great opportunity has arisen for a proactive, hands-on Days only Multiskilled Maintenance Supervisor/Engineer to lead and carry out maintenance activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role combines leadership with practical engineering skills to ensure maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety of all plant and equipment.
Job Description:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults on production lines and ancillary equipment.
- Implement planned preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Lead a small maintenance team, allocating tasks and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during breakdowns and installations.
- Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and efficiency.
- Support projects for equipment upgrades and process optimization.
- Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and spare parts usage.
Beneficial Skills / Experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience with extrusion machinery, plastic processing equipment, or similar high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to supervise and motivate a small team while remaining hands-on.
- Familiarity with film extrusion, packaging production, or related processes is highly desirable.
- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
- 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (advantageous).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
