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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