Maintenance Manager 6906
Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
45 hours per week (must have a flexible approach to working)
Salary: Competitive – Available on Application
Key Responsibilities of an Engineering / Maintenance Manager:
* Lead the site maintenance function to ensure buildings, facilities and production equipment operate safely, reliably and efficiently
* Plan and deliver preventative maintenance programmes to minimise breakdowns and reduce downtime
* Analyse maintenance data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Report KPIs, departmental priorities and operational risks to Senior Management and Board level on a monthly basis
* Recruit, train, schedule and motivate the Engineering / Maintenance team
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures and standards across the site
* Oversee repairs, maintenance activities, installations and facility upkeep
* Work closely with production and wider site departments to improve operational performance, quality and efficiency
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, policies and regulatory requirements
* Manage maintenance budgets, procurement activities and cost controls
* Oversee contractor performance, safety, quality and project delivery
* Support and mentor engineers with fault finding, upgrades and engineering best practice
* Ensure operational resilience and appropriate engineering support for out-of-hours breakdowns
Key Skills of an Engineering / Maintenance Manager:
* Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge
* Previous experience managing maintenance within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
* Experience developing preventative maintenance strategies and reducing downtime
* Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis ability
* Experience managing budgets, procurement and maintenance planning systems
* Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
* Experience using design or visualisation software such as AutoCAD advantageous
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Flexible approach to working hours to support business needs
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for more information.
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