Maintenance Engineer

Company: Reed
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Location: Sittingbourne
Job Description:

Senior Maintenance Engineer

  • Annual Salary: £44k – £47k DOE
  • Location: UK
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join our innovative team at a leading specialist in plastic building and plumbing systems. We are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee a dedicated team of Maintenance Engineers within our Injection Moulding department. This role is ideal for a professionally qualified engineer with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, who is ready to lead by example and drive maintenance excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Supervision and Team Management:
    • Lead and manage a team of injection moulding maintenance engineers focused on machine availability, preventive maintenance (PPM), and consistent output.
    • Provide direction, support, and mentorship to the team.
  • Machinery Maintenance:
    • Ensure all maintenance work complies with company and factory control procedures, adhering to Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality statutory requirements.
    • Conduct maintenance on injection moulding machines, conveyor systems, material systems, granulators, and ancillary moulding equipment.
    • Use a methodical approach to identify and address technical issues.
    • Liaise with external technical support teams to rectify issues.
    • Coordinate and record all maintenance activities using the Agility system.
    • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
    • Support and be involved with relevant project activities and capital expenditure in the department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Apprentice served or professionally qualified engineer/technician.
  • Strong technical background in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
  • Proven supervisory experience in an engineering/maintenance department.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Self-disciplined with the ability to set and maintain high standards.
  • Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • IT literate.
  • Preferred knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and experience in Injection Moulding.

Benefits:

  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Christmas Bonus (subject to company performance).
  • Comprehensive training and opportunities for career growth.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Shareholder options via our Share Scheme.
  • Access to a benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026