About the Company:

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of colour and additive masterbatches, compounds, and dispersions for the rubber, plastics, and coatings industries. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert technical support, we deliver high-quality, custom solutions that enhance performance and reliability. Trusted worldwide, they’re passionate about colour, innovation, and helping our customers achieve the perfect finish.

About the Role:

Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on rubber and plastic machinery, with essential electrical expertise. Ensures safe working practices, compliance with company health and safety procedures, and accurate maintenance records.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will be expected to provide preventative maintenance to rubber and plastic machinery, electrical experience is essential.
  • The successful candidate will be required to work primarily at this site but also from time to time elsewhere in the group to support the business, travel will be paid.
  • Working safely in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Efficiently respond to plant and equipment breakdowns.
  • Maximise production output and increase reliability.
  • Compliance with health and safety procedures.
  • Inspection.
  • Maintenance of records for plant and equipment.
  • Carry out planned and preventative maintenance systems.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Have experience with pumps, pipes, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Must have electrical experience.
  • Display good time management skills.
  • Show good communication and work well in a team.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Have 17th/18th Edition Certification or equivalent safety certification.
  • Driving license essential.
  • Be motivated and proactive.

    Apply Now

    If you've read our full job description and believe this is the role for you, this is the place to show it. Please enter your details, upload your CV and covering letter, and hit APPLY NOW to begin the next stage of your career journey.




    About Nova

    At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.

    Nova were able to find the perfect candidate for us not just in relation to skills but also company ethos. They are now considered our trusted staffing partner and are vital to all our expansion projects.

    - Paul Watterson, Head of Engineering Services at Saturn Visual

    Nova took all the stress out of hiring quality Engineers at short notice for our projects in the US and S. America; they are our go to partner for urgent requirements.

    - Rae Kirkwood, MD of Global Process Management Ltd

    I found Nova to be responsible and flexible in determining our requirements. I have been more than satisfied with the whole process and would recommend them.

    - J. Day, IT Director at Affinity Leasing

    Nova Recruitment is my go-to recruitment agency. They have helped me source a number of positions in my business, including sales, finance and web development.

    - Ged Finneran, Managing Director of My Will Quote

    x