Overview
Maintenance Supervisor – Engineering Excellence at Whatley, Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK)
Salary: £53,000 – £55,000 | Location: Whatley | Shifts: Rotating – 4 on / 4 off
Responsibilities
* Lead maintenance operations as the driving force behind maintenance activities, ensuring continuous support to the Management and Production teams.
* Boost Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
* Hit and exceed Maintenance KPIs.
* Champion best-in-class standards across the board.
* Take full accountability for all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities on your shift, while coordinating programmed tasks for the next team.
* Safety, environmental compliance, and performance targets will be your benchmarks for success.
Health, Safety & Environment
* Operate to the highest standards in line with Heidelberg Materials’ Health & Safety and Environmental Plans.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives with the Site Engineer.
* Ensure compliance with risk assessments, safe systems of work, permits to work, and statutory regulations.
Contractor & Compliance Management
* Organise and supervise engineering/maintenance contractors during shift operations.
* Ensure all activities comply with legal and company standards.
Performance & KPI Delivery
* Drive OEE improvement from 60% to a sustained 90%+.
* Ensure maintenance schedule and work order compliance.
* Improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and reduce Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Operational Efficiency
* Support optimum production levels at minimal operational cost.
* Collaborate with production and technical teams to enhance efficiency and quality.
Business & Data Analysis
* Ensure accurate and relevant operational data is used to support business decisions and profit-enhancing opportunities.
Strategic & Continuous Improvement
* Promote continuous improvement targets and a culture of continuous improvement.
* Support global KPI data collection and reporting.
Team & Resource Management
* Ensure maintenance teams are well-resourced, trained, and competent.
* Maintain assets to meet business plan objectives.
Systems & Controls
* Utilise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for task prioritisation and KPI tracking.
* Assist with operational controls including Capex and revenue spend.
Shift & Maintenance Coordination
* Ensure effective handovers between shifts.
* Collaborate with reliability teams to improve maintenance planning and scheduling.
* Maintain 5S standards and manage emergency breakdowns safely.
* Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for asset failures.
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £53,000 – £55,000
* Location: Whatley
* Hours: Rotating shifts 4 on / 4 off
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption / IVF / Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Women, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Job metadata
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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