Mould Maintenance Technician – Banbury
Hours of work: Vary between 23 and 57.5 hours per week, averaging 40.25 hours per week over a 14-day period.
Join a leading global manufacturer in Banbury as a Mould Maintenance Technician, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the plant. You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement, high-quality standards, and a positive work environment.
Main Purpose of the Job:
As a Mould Maintenance Technician, you will provide multi-skilled technical support to maintain the plant's operational effectiveness. This includes troubleshooting, maintenance, and working collaboratively with your team to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Breakdown & Quality Support: Respond to breakdowns and quality issues, using your diagnostic skills to quickly and effectively resolve problems.
* Equipment Monitoring: Programme and monitor plant equipment to ensure maximum throughput while maintaining quality standards.
* Planned Maintenance: Carry out maintenance in line with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.
* Collaboration: Work within the shift team to meet daily priorities and contribute to long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Always adhere to safety, environmental, and quality policies and report any issues or concerns.
* Escalation & Problem Solving: Take appropriate escalation actions when necessary and use technical skills to improve plant performance.
* Customer Relations: Project a professional image to customers and visitors.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:
* Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
* Report accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
* Participate in risk assessments and comply with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
* Support emergency actions and adhere to 5S processes.
Quality & Timing:
* Participate in quality checks and report any recurring quality issues.
* Make timely quality decisions considering risks to production.
* Work within internal systems like MAFACT to ensure efficient operations.
Cost & Continuous Improvement:
* Contribute to cost-saving projects and identify areas for improvement in equipment, processes, and performance.
* Help reduce downtime and improve plant availability.
* Use resources efficiently, including consumables.
Motivation & Teamwork:
* Participate in training, development, and the company’s suggestion scheme.
* Promote good teamwork and support colleagues in adhering to company principles.
* Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards safety and continuous improvement.
Personal Attributes:
* Professional, approachable, and strong communicator.
* Organised, methodical, and flexible in response to changing requirements.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Results-driven with attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
Skills & Experience:
* Formal apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic engineering (or equivalent).
* Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within injection moulding.
* Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Experience with robotic systems (Kuka, ABB) and PLC work is highly desirable.
* Computer literacy (Excel, Access, etc.) and good analytical skills.
* Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across all departments.
* Manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
* Full training on company-specific processes, including MAFACT.
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
* A safe, supportive, and compliant working environment.
If you are a motivated, skilled maintenance professional looking to join a global manufacturer in Banbury, apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence!