Responsibilities
* Deliver achievement through effective performance management of the engineering maintenance team using coaching, mentoring, and communication.
* Liaise with individuals and management using an open and communicative approach to gain buy-in and promote a learning, innovative, and continuously improving culture.
* Ensure all maintenance team members are fully cross‑trained and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge.
* Electrically and mechanically maintain and repair all factory equipment.
* Electrically and mechanically maintain and repair all site support and ancillary equipment (e.g., chillers, compressors, sprinklers).
* Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is properly scheduled and completed on all factory equipment.
* Carry out electrical installation work, inspection, and testing according to 17th edition regulations (BS1761).
* Keep the engineering workshop clean, safe, and well‑organised.
* Implement and maintain 5S systems and shadow boards across the engineering department and site.
* Attend monthly Problem Resolution Meetings.
* Participate in and lead electrical, mechanical, and other site projects, including engineering and maintenance activities.
* Maintain sufficient electrical and mechanical spares and consumables on site for all factory machinery.
* Ensure a strong safety culture within the team and maintain high housekeeping standards.
* Carry out calibration and maintain records for temperature controllers, width detectors, tension towers, etc.
* Ensure Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices are always followed.
* Report any Health & Safety issues to Supervisors or Management.
* Plan and manage holidays and call‑out coverage within the Maintenance team to ensure optimal site coverage.
* Assist with people development and upskilling by creating and delivering appropriate training programmes.
Requirements
* Time served or equivalent engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias.
* Proven experience working in a supervisory, off‑the‑tools capacity‑responsible for ordering tools and equipment, managing stock levels, coordinating suppliers, and ensuring all materials required for maintenance tasks are available.
Benefits
* Up to 11% Employer pension contributions.
* Death in Service Life Assurance: 6 × salary if a member of company pension scheme.
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