Maintenance Manager

JOB PURPOSE To effectively manage the teams across our two North East sites. Reporting to Operations Manager the primary purpose of this role is to keep production at full potential by ensuring machines are maintained to a high standard. Organising labour to ensure smooth running of all production machinery to maximise plant output, quality and efficiencies whilst maintaining high levels of safety and quality.

This role is also key in ensuring the site facilities are kept up to BRC standards. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain the production and associated areas in a safe manner, within budgetary controls and in accordance with set standards (BRC/IoP; ISO, H&S) Focus on downtime improvements on machines by reviewing current practices/procedures Provide information for the business and reports on KPIs Liaise with suppliers and contractors, supervising all servicing of machinery carried out by contractors Providing technical guidance and support to other members of the team Maintain good safety, housekeeping and hygiene standards within the department Take part in and/or lead projects when required Lead training and development programmes for the maintenance team and promote good teamwork within the department Manage the facilities requirements for the plant Perform any other duties as required/instructed by the Operations or Plant Manager SKILLS/QUALS HNC in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, have a strong work ethic with the desire to succeed Experience (or awareness) of machinery associated with print manufacturing (Komori, Heidelberg, Bobst) or similar manufacturing machines in an FMCG environment, Knowledge and experience of TPM/PPM programmes and 18th or 17th Edition A full clean UK Diving License is essential Basic use of Word Experience working in a high-speed, high-pressure production environment Desirable experience:

Experience with in the Printing Industry

Experience with in the Carton Manufacturing Industry Experience working on Heidelberg Sheet Fed Printing Presses is desirable Experience working on Bobst Cut & Crease Machines and Folder Gluers Experience working on Jagenberg & International Folder Gluers INTERPERSONAL SKILLS The ability to work as part of a team Good problem-solving skills Have a conscientious and enthusiastic manner with a strong work ethic and the desire to succeed A good general standard of education with basic computer skills Be able to demonstrate a strong technical and/or engineering competence.

Have a disciplined and process-oriented mind set Reliable have a flexible approach to working hours Highly responsible and conscientious Work well under pressure Good communicator Punctual, presentable and with good attendance. Experienced in dealing with pressure and be highly organised with an ability to multi-task and manage ones own time. Pro-active and can-do attitude required. Able to prioritise jobs Works well in a team and on ones own.