Engineering Manager

Role: Engineering Manager/Maintenance Manager
Salary: £64,000 to £67,000 per annum, plus annual bonus (up to 15%), private health care and additional benefits.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am till 4:00pm - 40 hours per week.
Location: Commutable from Aylesford, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Chatham, Canterbury, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend & surrounding areas

Company:

We are currently recruiting an exciting career opportunity on behalf of a reputable and global company who are looking for either an Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager. It is to head up and oversee the maintenance department at an automated and busy factory. We are looking for someone confident with energy, passion and drive to succeed in taking on this challenge. This is an opportunity to tackle problems, map out and make improvements, support various CAPEX projects, and make the role your own within a fantastic management team.

If this sounds like you, please don't delay and apply now!

Responsibilities:

Reporting into the General Manager, you will take ownership and oversee/control the Engineering Maintenance Department for the site, leading a team of 10 comprising of X1 Lead Engineer, X6 Maintenance Engineers, X1 Apprentice Engineer and X2 Technical Cleaners.

· Effectively manage maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), continuous improvement, improve equipment reliability and ensure minimal equipment downtime.
· Manage a CMMS System and its continued integration and development into the site and team, providing encouragement and buy-in from the Engineers.
· Take an active role in the day to day and hands on maintenance work when required.
· Drive and implement continuous improvements within the maintenance team to maximise efficiency within the Maintenance department.
· Map out and coordinate projects and planned shut-downs throughout the year.
· The collation, analysis and reporting of engineering, OEE, cost and process data, in support of key targets and objectives.
· Assist in the ongoing strategic plan of the factory.
· Take an active role in increasing standards of safety and quality across the business, through highlighting hazards and making improvements in equipment and/or procedures.
· People management activities for a team of Engineers including recruitment, holidays, absence management, appraisals etc.
· Work closely with the production department to help plant deliver productivity goals.

Requirements:

· Qualified in Engineering, holding qualifications in either discipline (electrical OR mechanical), and ideally gained through a completed Apprenticeship.
· Worked in a similar environment; Production, Manufacturing, Industrial, Facilities etc.
· Experienced in leading Maintenance Engineers within a fast paced environment.
· Experienced in tackling problems and making necessary changes and improvements.
· Must have exceptional people engagement and strong management skills, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, supporting, praising and recognition approach.
· Must have confident problem solving skills and experience.
· Passion, desire and hunger for success in taking on a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Vicky at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Vicky for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful