Maintenance Supervisor

Job Reference: WM – 2872

Location: Kidlington

Salary: £45,000 - £53,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading global manufacturer based in Kidlington, Oxford, who are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Supervisor will have experience in mechanical / electrical maintenance in a manufacturing / engineering environment

Salary:                         £45,000 – £53,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Kidlington, Oxford

Job Start date:            ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • To observe company Health & Safety Policy and all company rules. Responsible for maintaining a high level of safe practices in the engineering department at all times
  • Ensuring that all staff are observing safety procedures and housekeeping processes
  • Ensure the planning and resourcing of staff, materials, technical support of day to day activities to meet the manufacturing demand
  • Regular reporting of status on all engineering activities such as machine breakdowns, non-breakdowns, preventative maintenance, projects, etc. Analyse regular failures and provide long term solutions
  • Liaise with production staff to agree on priorities and expectations and allocate resources accordingly
  • Provide technical support and training to all staff as and when required
  • Liaison with OEM’s and Contractors to ensure satisfactory performance and delivery from them
  • Provide support and expertise to projects requiring engineering inputs
  • Implement preventative processes to move away from reactive maintenance
  • Carry out day to day hands on activities to reduce plant downtime

About You:

  • Apprenticeship / industry recognised qualifications
  • Experience in mechanical / electrical maintenance in a manufacturing / engineering environment
  • Knowledge of plant operation principles, methods and processes
  • Team leadership / management experience
  • Ability to handle day-to-day and strategic issues, based around operational requirements and the management of a manufacturing facility.
  • Demonstrable analytical skills with sound problem solving ability

Job Application:

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