Maintenance Engineering Supervisor; Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-skilled

Main purpose of the role:

· Take ownership for all aspects involved in the running of an engineering shift, ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders including operations, engineering teams and management

· Ensure all work is undertaken and equipment is maintained in a safe and efficient manner, following necessary standards and guidelines.

· To ensure planned and emergency maintenance is carried out on all plant and services to suit production requirements.

· To solve problems in a logical manner and strive towards continuous improvement within The Nairn site.

· Take technical responsibility for the equipment performance.

· To provide support to team members in a proactive manner in carrying out allocated work where required

· To identify and implement continuous improvement activities across the site to increase equipment efficiency and availability.

· To reduce downtime through use of best-in-class practices and techniques.

· Preventive Maintenance:
Performing regular inspections of equipment and systems to ensure they’re in good working condition and developing and implementing maintenance plans to prevent equipment breakdowns.

· Emergency Maintenance:
Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other systems as needed when issues arise.

· Compliance:
Ensuring all equipment and procedures comply with health and safety regulations.

· Documentation:
Keeping accurate records of maintenance activities within the Emaint CMMS including any repairs, replacements, and inspections.

· Training:
Providing training and support to junior maintenance staff while being accountable for your own learning.

· Continuous Improvement:
Regularly evaluating and improving maintenance processes and procedures

· Continuous Improvement:
Develops engineering solutions to eliminate or reduce repetitive failures

· Supervision:
Set and manage agreed targets/objectives with direct reports

Key Characteristics:

Knowledge and skills required:

Job Description

Job title Maintenance Engineering Supervisor Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-skilled

· Mechanical & Electrical Systems:
Deep understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems to handle a variety of maintenance tasks. Or a strong Bias in either Mechanical or Electrical.

· Hydraulics & Pneumatics:
Knowing how to work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is essential.

· Health & Safety Regulations:
Essential knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

· Diagnostic & Problem-Solving:
Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve issues.

· Preventive Maintenance:
Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance plans.

· Strong Communication:
Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and document maintenance activities

· Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach in seeking opportunities for process improvements and efficiency

Qualifications and training required:

· Engineering

Certifications:

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant certifications such as City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, or other engineering fields. Electrical bias preferred.

· Previous experience required:

+5 years post apprenticeship experience with Timber industry or relatable heavy industrial experience preferred.

Previous management or supervisory experience

Asset Management knowledge and understanding

Key Characteristics

Behavioral Standard Description

Accountability

We own what we do
· Take responsibility for our actions, results, and commitments.
· Holds themselves and others accountable.
· Ensure the desired result of all actions is achieved.
· Deliver against targets and KPIs set

Sustainability

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