Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement?
Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and looking for your next challenge?
As the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading our manufacturing processes and driving efficiency across our operations. You will bring your insight, technical expertise, and management skills to develop and optimise our manufacturing systems, ensuring we remain at the forefront of productivity, safety, and quality standards.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Management and development of the maintenance team
* Develop, manage, and co-ordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule
* Implement and uphold H&S standards, promoting a safe and compliant work environment
* Drive continuous improvement projects, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS
* Quick thinker
* Leadership
* Resilient
* Self-Motivated
* Good use of initiative
* Extremely organised
* High level of commerciality
ESSENTIAL
* Over 8 years proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
* Experience of managing a maintenance team
* Experience of managing projects, budgets, and time
* Proven experience in risk management
* Proven experience of designing and maintaining a PPM schedule
* Experience in coaching/training operators on basic machine maintenance
* Driving licence
* Experience in management of H&S systems
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure all machinery is running efficiently and any breakdowns are repaired quickly, continually monitoring and minimising the impact on production at all times
* Regular inspections of the building and machinery to detect and resolve problems early
* Train machine operatives on safe operation and maintenance of machinery
* Engineering project managing as required (e.g., researching new machinery/equipment, processes etc.)
* Supervise all repairs carried out by external contractors or machine operators
* Ensure operators are completing daily maintenance checks on their machines, with accurate record keeping
* Respond to emergency maintenance calls
* Work closely with the factory manager to review and implement factory improvements
* Maintain adequate supplies of machine spares/tooling etc.
* Management of safety training for operators (FLT, stackers, machines etc.)
* Ensuring the factory operates to current H&S legislation and makes appropriate changes and/or suggestions to ensure we are working to this level at all times
* Ensure all regulatory maintenance is carried out when required (LOLER testing, pressure testing etc.)
* Supervision and management of the security contracts for the building
* Working with procurement when new machinery is purchased to ensure appropriate safety measures are considered, and training arranged for operators and maintenance staff
* Responsible for accurate and up-to-date record keeping for all planned and completed maintenance, including budget monitoring and control
* Clear and accurate communication to factory management and Directors relating to budgets, schedules, and any unplanned expenses incurred
Minimum of 8 years proven experience in a similar role in manufacturing.
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