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Job Title: Maintenance Engineering Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: 60- 65k, plus benefits
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Engineering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and driving a maintenance strategy aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness, and proactive maintenance practices. You will lead a skilled team, ensure resource optimization, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering team, setting and maintaining high standards.
- Develop and mentor maintenance leads, with regular objectives and appraisals.
- Oversee the training and development of apprentices in the engineering maintenance program.
- Ensure the delivery of training and development plans aligned with business requirements.
- Support the business with all site-related engineering activities.
- Assist in budget allocation, spending control, and monitor monthly performance.
- Champion health & safety, quality, and operational excellence across the department.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of industry health and safety standards.
- Meticulous and logical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage budgets effectively.
- Extensive maintenance experience with a track record of delivering successful programs.
- Engineering Level 3 or HNC qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent).
- Familiarity with Maintenance Best Practices and digital software for maintenance management.
Benefits:
- Life cover (2x your salary)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a 24-hour hotline
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Company events
