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Loadhog Multi Skilled Maintenance EngineerAs we continue to grow and expand, we''re looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to become part of a thriving business and contribute to our ongoing success.Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a full-time and permanent position. The working hours will be a Panama 12-hour rotating shift, including days and nights. However, you will occasionally be required to work around the needs of the business, and therefore a flexible, cando attitude is essential.Who are Loadhog?Loadhog is a dynamic, multiawardwinning company that''s redefining the future of returnable packaging. Specialising in innovative returnable packaging solutions for sectors like manufacturing, postal, and retail, we combine smart design with sustainability to help businesses work smarter and greener.Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, with growing operations in Europe and the USA, we''re proud to be an employeeowned business every team member becomes a shareholder, fostering a unique culture of collaboration, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit. At Loadhog, innovation is in our DNA, and with a bold goal to generate 25% of our turnover from products less than five years old, we''re always pushing boundaries, investing in the future, and looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.What is the role?Your main tasks will be to conduct the repair and planned maintenance of injection moulding machines, plant facilities and all other equipment. There is also an opportunity to get involved in continuous improvement projects to aid your personal development. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:delivering clear written and verbal handovers to incoming shifts and the wider engineering team to ensure operational continuity and shared awareness of ongoing issues.performing scheduled maintenance across all site equipment, including:Engel Injection moulding machines and associated ancillarieswashplant systemsixaxis robots and automated conveyorsplant room assets and general factory infrastructureresponding swiftly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, prioritising minimal production downtime and rapid fault resolution.conducting preventative maintenance tasks aimed at improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reliability, and longterm performance of machinery.contributing to process optimisation by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.maintaining a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement initiatives.operating with a "cando" attitude, upholding company values and fostering a collaborative, solutionsfocused work environment.accurately recording your time spent during the shift via a timesheet and assign correct downtime events/maintenance activities using the Gemba system to support datadriven decision making.autonomously progressing projects assigned by the Engineering Manager and give updates periodically.using Ecconect software for logging moulding machine related issues with Engel that cannot be solved by the engineers on shift.Who are we looking for?Aligned with Loadhog''s core values, you''ll bring real passion to everything you do, along with a strong sense of ownership over your role and contribution to the wider business. With creativity at the heart of your approach, you''ll bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help drive new ways of thinking. You won''t shy away from pushing boundaries, as you strive for excellence and play an active role in making Loadhog an even better place to work!The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:Experience in a highvolume manufacturing environment and/or have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent.Good IT skills including excel, word and PowerPoint.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Able to effectively work as part of a team.Willingness to train and develop across additional technologies.Committed to developing personal skills and abilities.Good at managing interpersonal relationships.Able to work under pressure.Ideally you should be electrically biased, with excellent mechanical ability and experienceHave knowledge of some, if not all, of the following:maintaining Engel injection moulding machinesturningPPM (planned preventive maintenance)PLC programming/interrogation, whilst not essential, would be a distinct advantageelectrical fault findingelectrical installations and testingWhat will we offer you in return?We believe that taking care of our people and placing them at the heart of Loadhog is the key to building a happy, motivated, and successful team. Therefore, we''ve made sure our benefits package reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. We offer:noncontributory 15% pension schemegenerous holiday entitlement of 32 days (or equivalent in hours), increasing with length of serviceextra leave entitlement throughout the year for occasions such as: your birthday, to spend a day with your family/friends or to get involved in community work and projectslife assurancean enhanced family policyonsite food and catering optionsHow can you apply?Applicants should submit their CV, along with a covering letter explaining their reasons for applying.Deadline for applications: Monday 1st December 2025Equal employment opportunityWe welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse society we serve. At Loadhog, we are striving to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and a true sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments we can make to support you during the application process, please don''t hesitate to let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr