• About us
  Dearing Plastics Ltd established in 1986 is a well respected trade moulder of injection moulded plastics with customers who supply global and domestic markets. Our machine capability ranges from 50t to 830t with 24 machines. In a 42000 sq ft factory based on an Enterprise Park in rural area with a train station only 10 minutes walk from the site. Currently employing 45 staff on a 3 shift basis we are looking to develop our support team of trained engineers who enjoy problem solving and have a commitment to quality work.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Additional mechanical maintenance knowledge preferred (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, circuit diagrams, and machine manuals.
• Experience working on injection moulding machines and mould tooling preferred.
• Competence in PLC fault-finding (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley), sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Understanding and practical application of TPM and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Computer literacy (CMMS systems, MS Office).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brough HU15 1YJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• maintenance: 3 years (required)
• Electrical wiring: 5 years (required)
• Electrical engineering: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HEP/MAINT/210

• Perform electrical and mechanical fault-finding, repair, and maintenance on injection moulding machines, tooling, robotics, and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance in line with TPM schedules.
• Diagnose faults on electrical control systems, including sensors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and inverter drives.
• Support PLC fault diagnosis and minor programming adjustments (Siemens, Allen Bradley or equivalent).
• Conduct maintenance and minor repairs on mould tooling and associated handling equipment.
• Liaise with production staff to prioritise maintenance work in response to operational needs.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and modification of new and existing machinery.
• Maintain clear, detailed records of maintenance tasks, faults, repairs, and modifications using CMMS.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement projects and identify opportunities for increased machine reliability, energy efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and site policies.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised working environment, including safe storage of tools and parts.