About the Role
To lead a team of Maintenance Engineers in the installation, maintenance and repair of plant, site services & facilities to ensure the business can operate efficiently.
Responsibilities
* Monitor Maintenance requests and ensure all requests are responded to as soon as possible and dealt with by the appropriate team member.
* Schedule engineering team members work loads to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
* Generate KPI reports on plant and personal performance for monthly engineering review.
* Provide daily updates to Engineering Manager on current plant status & action plans or recoveries.
* Ensure engineering team members are requesting parts when required for replenishment and monitoring critical spares.
* Ensures all processes and equipment are operating efficiently and in compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
* Ensures team performance and efficiencies are achieved and maintained within stated expectations.
* Support engineering team members in problem solving for machine faults through internal escalation processes.
* Manages team absence and conduct “return to work interviews” & performance reviews.
* Covers for absenteeism as appropriate by stepping in for team members or Engineering Manager where required.
* Leads by example through personal actions and behaviours within the department.
* Demonstrates and fosters a strong team working culture with the team and across all departments.
* Communicates informally and formally with the team as appropriate to ensure the team is fully informed of company policies, any issues impacting the team, takes feedback from them and undertakes actions appropriately.
* Manages the team’s holidays and ensures appropriate cover is maintained.
* Drives continuous improvement projects in own area and cross functionally within other areas of the business.
* Ensures all areas under their leadership are kept and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
* Mentor and monitor the performance of Engineering Apprentices as required to ensure they are successful in completing their apprenticeship, highlighting any concerns to management and the programmer deliverer.
* Schedule external contractor visits for plant, site services, building and facilities as required.
* Responsible for ensuring contractors are working safely on site and issue correct documentation prior to works commencing.
* Drive preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance strategies through the department.
* Follow engineering training matrix and continually upskilling the team members within the department.
* Ensure SAP ordering system is maintained to allow accurate detail for reporting purposes.
Qualifications
* Successful completion of a full electrical or mechanical apprenticeship/and/or attainment of an appropriate electrical or mechanical engineering qualification ie BTEC ONC/OND or above.
* The applicant will have relevant hands on experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
Required Skills
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Good communication skills and be capable of working alone and as part of a team.
* Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
* Good understanding of health and safety.
* Must be prepared to work at heights.
* Must be able to carry out physically demanding tasks.
* PC literate, able to use Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Good knowledge of health and safety.
* Leads by example through personal actions and behaviours.
* Positive attitude towards change.
* Sets high standards.
* Committed, self-motivated, can-do attitude.
* Good organisational skills.
* Effective motivator of team members.
* Effective problem-solving skills.
* Be able to direct and allocate tasks to team members.
Desired Skills
* Experience of working on wood working machinery and conveyors and CNC equipment.
* Mobile Elevating Working Platform certification or be willing to train.
* Previous team leading or management experience.
* Relevant formal Safety and Team leading training or qualifications.
* Previous experience of using SAP or similar.
* PLC programming.
* LEAN Maintenance knowledge.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive Salary, Average Working Hours 41.25 per week - Mon - Fri, overtime opportunities, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Hols, pension up 4.5% (matched), EPA scheme, Cycle to Work, Holiday Buy Back, Life Assurance x4 salary and staff discount.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.