Maintenance Supervisor in Southwater

Role: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance ManagerSalary: £48,000 to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience, + 6% bonus + benefits & opportunitiesHours: Monday to Friday, 9am till 6pm (start/finish times - some flexibility and negotiations can be had here)Location: Commutable from Guildford, Crawley, Horsham, Leatherhead, Dorking, Epsom, Farnham and surrounding areasDue to an internal promotion, a new and exciting role has opened for a Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Team Leader! It’s a great opportunity for someone to get their teeth stuck into an exciting role and help shape the future of this factory!CompanyWe are recruiting for a reputable and growing manufacturer who are expanding and looking for a reliable and dedicated Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Supervisor, either discipline considered (mechanical or electrical or multi skilled) to work within their fast moving manufacturing environment.ResponsibilitiesReporting into the Engineering Manager, your role is to support him in the day to day and strategic management of a department of approximately 14 Muti Disciplined Maintenance Engineers. The role heavily focuses on, and takes ownership of, the correct running of their CMMS system. To actively encourage and optimise operational performance through regular planned maintenance and improvement activities in order to deliver high levels of plant availability and reliability to ensure production schedules and customer service requirements are met.Assist the Engineering Manager to manage revenue and capital spends within the confines of budget limits in compliance with the Company Purchasing Policy.Liaise with the Engineering Manager to identify future training needs for your staff and yourself which will assist in the development of a professional and flexible team and maximise the utilisation of resources.Lead by example, drive and adhere to health, safety and environmental working practices in accordance with company policies, procedures and legal requirements.Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement in the maintenance department through the use of lean techniques and tools to bring around operational transformation and culture change.Ensure cost effective maintenance of the equipment, plant and buildingsProvide a timely and efficient breakdown service to minimise machinery downtime and improve OEE to ensure consistent production.Ensure that the maintenance structure is optimised to provide the most efficient cover for the plant.Identify training requirements of your team.Utilise good sound knowledge of the plant and it’s workings to enable you to make informed decisions regarding breakdowns, repairs and maintenance.Deliver plant improvement through effective use of preventative maintenance.Provide a consistent leadership style that promotes teamwork, open communication, can do attitude, leading by example and a culture of continuous improvement.Work closely with the production to ensure optimum productivity of the factory.RequirementsCompleted a recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or hold relevant engineering qualifications in EITHER Electrical or Mechanical or Multi Skilled or EngineeringManagement of a team of Engineers, in such position including but not limited to; Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisory or Maintenance Team Leader.Experience of maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environmentSupported and/or worked in an environment that used a CMMS (computerised maintenance management system)Ability to prioritise and delegate workload and use own initiative in a fast paced production environmentExposure and promotion of Health & Safety is essential and preferably with a relevant qualification e.g. IOSHProactive work attitude and keen to get stuck inFriendly, adaptable and ability to inspire othersIf this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Jane for further information.We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful