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With ambitious plans to expand across the next two years, this market-leading chilled and frozen food distribution company is creating a brand-new opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join the team. You'll lead and develop a team of 11 engineers across 7 operational sites-soon to become 9-with travel expected up to twice weekly (a company van is provided for travel to and from sites). Supporting the Head of Engineering, this is a pivotal leadership role that combines hands-on team management with strategic maintenance planning via a computerised system. The role is Monday to Friday, offering a salary of £55,000-£60,000 depending on experience. If you bring engineering leadership experience from a food, FMCG or distribution background-and you're looking for real progression potential.
Responsibilities of a Maintenance Manager:
* Coordinate the Engineers activities and maximise effectiveness of the team.
* Provide support to Engineers in the completion of their duties.
* Ensure that all work instructions and procedures are adhered to.
* Ensure that all Work Orders, PM's issued to the team are completed on time.
* Manage all completed Work orders on the PM system.
* Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the equipment and prioritise work as agreed.
* Coordinate the activities of your teams to meet operational targets.
* Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.).
* Efficiently manage and facilitate teams to resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
* Manage the stock of spare parts on all sites.
* Identify and analyse problems together with teams before crises and determine appropriate action and follow-up.
* Ensure remedial works to equipment raised by work order or PM's are highlighted to the Head of Engineering
* Oversee contractors while on site.
* Ensure compliance of 'Permit to Work' system by all employees/contractors
Qualifications and skills required for this Maintenance Manager role:
* NVQ/ HNC or HND Engineering Qualification is a must.
* Previous experience managing a team of engineers.
* A background in food manufacturing or automated distribution is essential.
* Experienced in computerised planned maintenance systems management.
* Able to forward plan and schedule efficiently (Essential)
* Able to complete and manage KPI's
* Sound knowledge relating to legal compliance (Essential)
* Basic Food Hygiene
* Basic Health & Safety
* Data and analytical skills
* Teamwork
Benefits to you as a Maintenance Manager:
* Annual Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
* Monday - Friday
* Life Insurance
* Salary protection insurance
* Pension
* Company van to travel between the sites.
* Training and development for your career.
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