Job Description
Job Title – Mechanical / Maintenance Engineer
Location – Barrow-In-Furness
Job Type – Contract (3 months initially with strong likelihood of extension)
Role Overview:
Take on a leadership role overseeing all mechanical resources, driving operational excellence, and ensuring process reliability through strategic planning, technical guidance, and effective team management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and direction for all mechanical functions, ensuring alignment with operational and reliability goals.
* Own and lead all mechanical initiatives, projects, and process improvements within the department.
* Inspire, guide, and manage team performance by setting clear objectives, delivering regular feedback, and driving continuous performance improvement.
* Facilitate the training, development, and upskilling of team members through hands-on coaching and structured technical and general training programs.
* Lead the execution and management of reliability and maintenance projects to enhance asset performance.
* Oversee contractor management and ensure adherence to all departmental control procedures and standards.
* Maintain a strong understanding of environmental, legal, and Client's statutory requirements, ensuring full compliance across all operations.
* Guarantee all mechanical assets are maintained in a safe and operational condition, promoting a culture of safety and compliance across the plant.
* Support the creation and implementation of effective safety programs, ensuring adherence to organizational and legal safety regulations.
* Consistently comply with regulatory standards and internal control frameworks, driving accountability across all asset management activities.
* Optimize manufacturing processes through the design and enhancement of mechanical systems in line with Client's Reliability Pillars.
* Collaborate with Shift and Maintenance Leaders to identify development needs, address process inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
* Provide updates and insights on uptime initiatives, while identifying and resolving asset-related issues to improve overall output.
* Manage inspections and part replacements as per Planned Maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal downtime.
* Deliver accurate technical information to support maintenance planning, both for scheduled and reactive maintenance activities.
* Prioritize maintenance efforts by guiding the team on shutdowns, continuous improvements, and troubleshooting.
* Ensure robust Preventative Maintenance systems are in place and effectively managed.
* Plan, organize, and oversee all asset reliability activities to support long-term operational success.