Maintenance Engineer

Ravago Manufacturing UK – Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to the Maintenance manager, the Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for electrical and mechanical work supporting production operations, safety, continuous improvement and planned preventative maintenance. The job is based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The team will consist of 2 multi skilled operators taking care of a 24/5 production facility.

Duties and responsibilities include:

·        Maintenance and repair activities on three polymer compounding extrusion lines and ancillaries.

·        Maintenance and repair activities on four polymer shredding and granulation lines and ancillaries.

·        Maintenance and repair activities on blending, feeding and material transfer systems..

·        Maintenance and repair activities on single and three phase electrical equipment.

·        Maintenance and repair activities on hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC diagnostic and repair, preventative maintenance.

·        Project and project support activities

·        Continuous improvement

·        Maintaining stores and electronic records using the business maintenance system – Ultimo.

·        Organizing maintenance activities and where appropriate ensuring all machine operators carry out necessary routines to ensure the highest level of uptime.

·        Improving production output through utilizing maintenance and engineering solutions.

·        Assist in developing work instructions, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills & Experience Required

Math and English GCSE pass or equivalent

HNC / HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

18th Edition Electrical

3 to 5 years of practical experience working in a industrial environment / Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of logic controllers and ability to troubleshoot / Electrical knowledge and experience in wiring, circuits and electrical/electronic components, reading and interpretation of schematics and technical drawings

Welding skills for basic repairs and small fabrication

Ability to repair and maintain mechanical systems including motors, conveyors, pumps and heavy duty shredders and grinders

Our ideal candidate will enjoy working autonomously or as part of a small team, will be self motivated, a problem solver and flexible.

Job type

·        Permanent / Full-time / Monday to Friday / Typically 07.30 – 16.30 with paid call out requirement as necessary

·        25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

·        Direct influence over operational performance

·        Autonomy to drive improvements

·        Long-term stability within an ambitious recycling group with a worldwide footprint and approved growth plans for UK including a full plant relocation and expansion in 2028

·        Competitive salary range / Dependent on skill and experience