engineering & maintenance manager

7 days ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Ardo Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Your Scope
Main Purpose

Ensure the safe and efficient day to day running of the Ashford facility managing all aspect of compliance /and operational activities as well as amenities.

Health & Safety – to ensure staff are working in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Create annual reviewed programs to manage risk assessments & work instructions throughout the department.
  • Controlling compliance duties throughout the department such as fixed wiring, PAT testing legionella control, contractor control and confined space control through the permit system.
  • Year on year reduction of accidents within the department to be agreed annually with Site Director.

Quality – site standards always adhered to and audit ready at all times whilst contributing to year-on-year reduction in complaints.

  • GMP audit actions completed in a timely fashion.
  • Reduction of engineering / equipment based internal non-conformances.
  • Regular reviews across site identifying to departmental manager quality related issues for improvement.
  • System and documentation to be compliant for all auditing purposes.
  • Attending monthly Technical and Operations meetings including HACCP and annual GMS reviews.

Continuous Improvement – works to improve flexibility / reliability as well as reduce costs across site.

  • Year on year reduction in equipment down time to be agreed annually with Site Director.
  • PPM program no less than 85% completion on time.
  • Identifying CAPEX funded improvements for in house projects as well delivering R.O.I
  • Working with other sites on group wide projects such as energy improvement plans.

Cost control – effectively managing day to day costs within the department working with the Engineering Team Leader to build realistic budgets that are adhered to.

  • Ensuring critical spares are controlled and risk assessed i.e., delivery times / cost.
  • Building and maintaining the yearly engineering budget.
  • Conditional replacement plan to be created to flow into annual CAPEX plan.

Team Development – ensure the team the correct skills which are maintained to the desired standard.

  • Staff skills assessment.
  • Periodic scheduled 1-2-1s to be scheduled for direct reports.
  • Scheduling of relevant training to improve team skills and address weakness and cover compliance requirements.

Your profile
Mechanical Expertise: 5–10+ years in engineering roles, with at least 3–5 years in leadership or management.

Leadership & Communication: Ability to inspire teams, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking: Aligning engineering goals with business objectives.

Problem-Solving: Analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize systems.

Project & Budget Management: Experience managing resources, timelines, and financials.

We offer
Competitive Salary

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Company Car

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