Posted in: Engineering in Preston | Posted: |
Job Description
Engineering Site Manager / Maintenance Manager – Automation / Manufacturing
Circa £59K Competitive Salary
Preston, Lancashire.
I am currently looking to recruit an Engineering Site Manager / Maintenance Manager to join my client based in Preston, Lancashire.
The Site Manager will have proven experience of dealing with electro-mechanical faults and preventative maintenance operations on automated materials handling equipment within a warehouse environment. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Site Manager will have experience of carrying out risk assessments and will ensure that the onsite team carries out their duties within a safe environment.
Key Responsibilities;
* Overall management of site
* Provide complete customer satisfaction whilst enhancing the reputation of the Company
* Gain a reputation for rapid and effective support
* Strategically plan and manage site budgets and associated commercial activities
* Responsible for reacting to electro-mechanical tasks
* Manage, as the on-site representative, all system improvements and installations
* Manage all training requirements, both technical and regulatory
* Develop on-site staff and resources
* Take a leading role relating to escalation management
* Increase the scope and efficiency of the Company's support solutions
* Work against timeframes to complete reactive repairs and work with colleagues in Field Services to plan the maintenance of these repairs
* Interact with on-site and off-site management keeping them informed of local issues and successes and addressing all concerns in a professional manner
* Appreciate Health & Safety considerations with regard to given tasks and be able to carry out risk assessments
* Provide monthly, summary and detailed reports covering commercial and technical activities
* Improve the service level and optimise resource utilisation through adoption of industry best practices
* Manage the provision of quality support and maintenance services of all live information systems
* Plan and implement system security policy
* Appreciation of Cultural Diversity
Skills, qualifications and experience;
HNC/D and/or relevant higher engineering qualification
Operational experience within an automated distribution or manufacturing facility
Experience of managing small teams of Engineers
Strong experience of Lean / 6 Sigma
Technical skills to cover software systems, server architecture & Networks with a good appreciation of electro-mechanical installations
Customer focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with CMMS
IOSH qualification desirable
Strong data analytical and report development skills
Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Team oriented
Deal with issues and resolve them diplomatically
Proven Organisational Skills
Member of engineering institution
The position is a days / office-hours based role though the Manager is expected to be very flexible should the situation require out of hours attendance.
The candidate will most likely be someone looking for their next move from a supervisor level.
Company benefits
The company will contribute up to 6% pension
Private healthcare including dental and optical cover
Cycle to work scheme
Employee referral scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee of the Quarter awards
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.
We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful