Maintenance Manager

On behalf of our well established client we are recruiting for a MAINTENANCE MANAGER

You will be responsible for ensuring that the plant runs efficiently. This will involve planning and coordinating the maintenance of all plant, equipment, and machinery including our computerised Batching Plant, mould equipment and machinery - involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and computerised systems, cranes and lifting equipment, forklift trucks, HGV, vans and other vehicles.

HOURS OF WORK:

Standard hours of work will be Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

however flexibility to work overtime and/or Saturdays as necessary is essential.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

* Ensuring that safety standards are maintained and that all works are carried out in a safe manner in line with agreed safe systems of work. Ensure that there are risk assessments and method statements in place before undertaking works.

* Minimise downtime of machinery to ensure the factory runs as efficiently as possible.

* Planning and coordinating both routine and non-routine works to include adjustment of daily schedule in line with urgent requests, breakdowns etc including coordination of sub-contractors.

* Design & update maintenance strategies, procedures and methods for all works carried out.

* Provide work schedules for the maintenance team under your control to include the routine and non-routine works, coordinating with the Production Supervisors.

* Implement regular machinery checks according to the planned schedule.

* Diagnose, report and resolve any breakdown problems. This includes fault finding analysis and reporting recommendations to Management.

* Control and maintain tools, the maintenance store and equipment.

* Manage stock of spare parts to ensure rapid repairs.

* Monitor and control maintenance costs within set budgets.

* Liaise with service providers in obtaining fittings, components and fixtures and other services. * Regular fire checks and tests of the fire alarm as required.

* Maintain accurate records of maintenance work using computerised systems. Write reports and keep records daily of work completed for your team.

* Keep up to date with the machinery and equipment used within the company including its' uses and the operators of the machinery to gain knowledge of the faults and maintenance requirements.

* Assist in the design and project management of any new machinery or expansion plans.

* Train, develop, manage and motivate the maintenance team to achieve the department KPIs.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

* At least 3 years' experience in a Maintenance Management role.

* Ability to work to established Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards.

* Ability to read technical drawings.

* Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

* Flexibility to work overtime when required both planned and at short notice.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

* Knowledge of lean manufacturing.

* Maintenance of concrete/aggregate storage plant.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

* 30 days holidays (including stats)

* Company Performance Related pay (PRP) scheme

* Private Healthcare scheme

* Company sick pay scheme

* Employee Referral scheme

* AXA Insurance discount

* Cycle to work scheme

* Pension scheme

* Life insurance policy