Simple Recruitment are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager for our client based in Frome to join their team on a permanent basis.
On top of an in-demand market and rewarding salary, perhaps the most satisfying aspect of a career in engineering is the focus on driving change and solving complex problems using science and technology. This role in particular offers a healthy balance between an analytical approach and your own creative flair.
The Job
You will be leading a team of 24 talented engineers from the office, driving changes within your department toward excellence and efficiency. This is a varied role where the successful candidate will oversee an array of important responsibilities, focusing on innovation and organisation in equal parts.
Key responsibilities:
- Advise on actions to be taken to resolve unusual situations such as flooding, fire alarms, and breakdowns.
- Lead and execute the maintenance strategy for the plant.
- Coordinate with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and improve autonomous, preventative, and curative maintenance programs.
- Be responsible for the line efficiency, whilst respecting and remaining within the maintenance budget on PDCA Principles.
- Find innovative ways of improving the operation and efficiency of the factory plant.
- Analyse the cause of breakdowns and take appropriate action to avoid a reoccurrence.
About you
As an Engineering Maintenance Manager, you'll need to be disciplined and organised as a team of 24 will be dependent upon the decisions you make and the guidance you provide. If you're a natural at solving problems creatively, have exceptional communication and the leadership skills to boot, then you could be the dream candidate that we've been searching for!
Key Requirements:
- 5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering).
- Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organisation.
- Strong coaching and influencing skills, along with the ability to inspire employees and managers at all levels.
- Goal-oriented and proactive in problem-solving.
Salary
From £60k per annum.
Hours
8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Our brief:
Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Frome, who are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.