Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions, we are looking for a skilled Blow Moulding Engineer to join their technical team to support continued business growth. Remit: This position will suit an experienced Blow Moulding professional with good technical expertise of blow moulding machinery and ancillary equipment As Blow Moulding Engineer you will act as technical lead for the blow moulding machinery onsite driving improvement projects within the blow moulding area of the plant This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled blow moulding professional to join a forward thinking company at their impressive manufacturing facility kitted out with modern machinery and high level automation Role: As Blow Moulding Engineer you will be responsible for servicing the blowing machines onsite In the role of Blow Moulding Engineer you will be responsible for setting up and running all downstream equipment e.g. airveyors, laners, robots As Technical lead you will work closely to support the Production Manager and Technical Manager Fault finding of equipment with a view to minimizing machinery downtime Take ownership of GMP and health & safety issues in the manufacturing area Drive and support continuous improvement projects within the blow moulding area Completion of Condition Monitoring tasks Train and develop colleagues in processing, fault finding and repair within the blow moulding area Set up / adjust / maintain machinery to peak efficiencies to produce products based on demand Train, develop and mentor apprentices Experience: Experience and technical understanding of blow moulding machines essential Experience with Krones and Sidel blow moulding machines an advantage Experience of mechanical engineering in a blow moulding environment Ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults Ability to implement process changes to affect material distribution, weights and other physical properties Knowledge of mould tooling change procedures Ability to train, develop and motivate other staff members Computer literate Ability to fault find to component level Willingness to learn and positive can do attitude essential Key Words: “Blow Moulding Engineer”, “Blowing Engineer”, “Technical Lead”, “Blow Moulding Technical Lead”, “Blow Moulding Technician”, “Service Engineer”, “Blow Moulding”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics” FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult – Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us