Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Birmingham

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Head Office, Birmingham

Company: Well-established Manufacturing Company (Over 30 Years)

Salary: Circa £45K

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm

About the Company:

A leading manufacturer in their field with over 30 years of experience, the company has recently undergone restructuring and expansion.

They are looking for a talented Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team at this exciting time and play a key role in their future.

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance of all machines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance: Perform maintenance on all production equipment on-site, including injection moulding machines, tool room equipment, ancillaries, and other machines/equipment as required.


• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct analysis to pre-empt potential equipment failure.


• Planned Maintenance: Execute planned maintenance on all equipment and record details on a maintenance software system.


• Liaison with Production: Coordinate with production teams to schedule downtime for repairs.


• Sourcing Parts: Identify and source new parts as needed.


• Breakdown Response: Respond to daily breakdowns and record details on a maintenance software system.


• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Experience with extrusion and mixing plants.


• Ability to be licensed to operate a forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane hoist, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, etc.
  
  (training provided).


• Competent in operating handheld and stationary power tools safely.


• Capable of working safely with sharp and heavy objects.


• Physical ability to reach, bend, grasp, and work in confined spaces.


• Proficiency in using computers, including Microsoft Office and maintenance software packages.


• Ability to read and translate hydraulic and electrical drawings.


• Strong time management skills and the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Punctuality and good attendance record.


• Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, and directions from supervisors or technical leads.


• Good written and oral communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Previous experience as an all-rounder maintenance engineer in an injection moulding working environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.


• Fully Qualified Maintenance Engineer.


• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate preferred.

Work Environment:

• Nonsmoking environment.


• Production area.


• Eye protection and safety shoes required.

Why Join the Company?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company at a pivotal time of growth and change.

The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact and contribute to the company's success story.