MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to lead their Maintenance department, this is a permanent day shift position.
If you have experience working in a lead role within Maintenance in an automotive/high volume manufacturing industry this role could be ideal for you.
The job you’ll do
* The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across the manufacturing site.
* The role ensures the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of all plant and production equipment to support uninterrupted, safe, and cost effective manufacturing operations.
* The post holder will drive preventative maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a high volume automotive environment.
* Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy.
* Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns, applying structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
* Maintain accurate plant asset registers, maintenance records, and statutory inspection documentation.
* Oversee maintenance of automated production lines, assembly equipment, test facilities, and associated utilities.
* Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies, including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
* Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance function.
* Conduct and approve risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
* Lead, manage, and develop a multi skilled maintenance team, including electrical and mechanical technicians.
* Allocate resources to provide effective shift and on call cover in line with operational requirements.
* Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support technical and professional development.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
* Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing targets and customer requirements.
* Monitor and report on key maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
* Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective control of costs relating to labour, spare parts, and external contractors.
* Optimise spare parts inventory and manage supplier and contractor relationships.
* Support capital projects and new equipment installations, ensuring maintenance requirements are considered at all stages.
* Ensure varietase readiness for new product introductions, including documentation, spares, and training.
About You
* HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering ( retenir).
* IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH qualification desirable.
* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification desirable.
* Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role within an automotive or high volume manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
* Dem annotated experience leading and developing multi skilled teams.
* Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
* Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
* Experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
* Experience of robotics, PLC controlled systems, and condition-based maintenance.
* Project management experience.
The तभी Rewards and the benefits
թույլ This is a lead role with the opportunity to lead a team.
1. Permanent job.
2. Day shift position.
3. Competitive salary.
4. Excellent benefits package.
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