Maintenance Director

A challenging opportunity awaits a seasoned professional to lead a skilled team in an engineering environment.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee a team of technicians, prioritizing workloads, solving problems, and driving efficiency. Your key responsibilities include minimizing downtime, enhancing team skills, and promoting a safety-first culture. You will play a pivotal role in implementing maintenance strategies, participating in root cause analysis, and optimizing processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Team Supervision: Lead and manage a team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality output.
• Team Development: Support the Engineering Manager in enhancing team members' skills and abilities through training and mentorship.
• Work Prioritization: Plan and prioritize tasks on plant equipment to meet operational demands and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve faults on machinery and equipment to restore functionality promptly.
• Maintenance Activities: Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all site equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and improve reliability.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Participate in RCA initiatives to identify failure causes and implement measures to prevent recurrence, improving plant efficiency.
• Proactive Improvements: Identify potential faults and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• CMMS Management: Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work requests, equipment history, stock usage, and ensure efficient maintenance planning.
• Effective Communication: Document and relay shift performance and issues through detailed reports and handovers, ensuring alignment with engineering, management, and production teams.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Highly knowledgeable in Mechanical or Electrical maintenance.
• Experience leading a team.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

• An estimated salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.