Maintenance Team Leader

MAINTENANCE

TEAM LEADER , AFTERNOON SHIFT, £54,000 PLUS GOOD BENEFITS. Major European Company employing over 4500 people globally, great place to work, friendly site with exciting new phase of development ahead. Opportunity to be part of a major change project. Afternoon shift, 2-10pm Monday to Friday.

The Company

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently a hands on Maintenance Team Leader to provide engineering support and leadership for their operation in Manchester.

Job Purpose

Provide the on-site engineering maintenance cover required to meet the needs of an expanding business. A time-served engineer able to carry out fault finding and repairs to a range of manufacturing equipment. Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills essential as well as a broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering and site facilities. Ability to plan and oversee maintenance schedules, and lead a team of engineers whilst also being hands on.

Duties and responsibilities.

* Lead a small team of engineers in delivering preventative and corrective maintenance on all production equipment (PPM).

* Support your team in the diagnosis and rectification of issues promptly to minimise downtime and enhance productivity, being a second line of support and technical expertise.

* Uphold compliance with safety regulations and champion a culture of safety on site.

* Plan maintenance schedules and update the CMMS system accurately, including CI activities/repairs/upgrades and modifications.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-ordinate maintenance schedules and optimise equipment efficiency.

* Conduct routine inspection to identify potential problems and implement pro-active measures to enhance equipment reliable.

* Form part of project teams when required.

* Good fault diagnosis skills and the ability to rectify breakdowns on production machinery and site facilities.

* Have a good understanding of the different types of drawings.

* Suggest improvements and where appropriate carry out associated modifications as small projects (continuous improvement).

* Lead handover shift meeting at end of shift.

Skills & Experience Required

* Good level of written and spoken English

* Leadership skills in a supervisory role

* Maintenance planning skills

* Time served apprenticed trained (mechanical, electrical or multi skilled)

* Experience of working in a manufacturing environment

* Confident to respond positively when under pressure and meet deadlines

* Team working skills to work co-operatively and liaise with departments

* Excellent problem-solving skills

* An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation

Is This You?

If you are an ambitious / experienced Maintenance Supervisor looking for a great role in the Oldham / Rochdale / Middleton area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail