Plastics Manufacturing Equipment

  • Location: Huddersfield
  • Posted on: 2025-11-16 11:54:30
  • Company: Company name not provided
  • Experience: From No experience range provided to No experience range provided years

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Specialist to join our manufacturing team.
The Role:

This is a hands-on position within a highly automated environment, offering long-term stability and technical challenge.
• Maintain and improve a range of automated and electrically driven equipment used in extrusion, injection moulding, and material handling operations.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs across electrical systems and automated machinery.
• Fault-find and repair on PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and temperature control systems.
Responsibilities
• Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures and electrical regulations.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and production lines.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Time-served or qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC or equivalent).
• Strong background in industrial or plastics manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven ability to fault-find on PLC systems.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, servo systems, and control panels.
Benefits
• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE.
• 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern for a balanced work schedule.
• Overtime and training opportunities.
• Supportive, safety-focused environment with ongoing investment in automation and equipment.

Our team offers a stable and growing career path, excellent training, and unparalleled support.
Career Path

As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibilities.