Details:
- Salary: £43,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Scunthorpe Lincolnshire
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
Extrusion Engineer
Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Salary: Circa £43,500 + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Our client, a well-established and innovative manufacturer within the flexible packaging industry, is looking to recruit an experienced Extrusion Engineer to join their engineering team at their Scunthorpe manufacturing facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to join a successful business that offers excellent overtime opportunities, long-term career stability, and a supportive working environment.
The Role
As an Extrusion Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of extrusion machinery across the manufacturing site. Working as part of the engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment reliability and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on extrusion and associated production equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
Minimise downtime by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance machine performance and reliability.
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
About You
We're looking for engineers who have:
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience maintaining extrusion machinery (highly desirable).
An electrical bias is preferred, although mechanically biased engineers with relevant experience will also be considered.
HNC/HND qualification in Engineering (or equivalent), with certification available.
A completed engineering apprenticeship would be advantageous.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
Hours & Overtime
Monday to Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Overtime available:
Time and a half (Monday-Saturday)
Double time for Saturday nights and Sundays
Salary & Benefits
Circa £43,500 per annum (subject to confirmation)
Excellent overtime opportunities
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual leave increases by one day per year after three years' service, up to a maximum of 30 days
Subsidised gym membership
Stable, long-term career opportunity within a successful manufacturing businessIf you're an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Prestige Recruitment Commercial Team for a confidential discussion.
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