Engineering Manager - #2193798

Rotherham

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Overall purpose of the role:

You will be responsible for the day to day engineering and maintenance activities on site. This includes continual improvements and plant development. To steer and lead a team of electrical & mechanical engineers on a 24/7 shift pattern. There are three direct reports: a maintenance planner, a maintenance Scheduler and a Senior maintenance team leader. To engage and communicate with departmental managers and discuss and own issues. Lead and engage in CI to ensure optimal uptime and in line with contractual maintenance targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of site-based engineers
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Manage the site's CMMS (Shire) and engineering maintenance systems
• Partner with operational stakeholders to prioritise maintenance activities and support business objectives
• Oversee engineering stores, critical spares and stock management processes
• Support asset lifecycle planning, budgeting, CAPEX and long-term investment projects
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health & Safety requirements
  
  
  

Essential criteria:

• HND/HNC in Engineering
• Previous experience as an Engineering/Maintenance Manager
• Time served in a mechanical role - an Electrical background will be considered
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Good people skills; be able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally
• Knowledge of a CMMS system
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment
• Experience of working in a waste management environment would be desirable
  
  
  

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