MHE Maintenance Leader

Positioned as one of the fastest growing and most admired companies in the UK, this organisation is a household name and true market disruptor.

In line with highly ambitious growth plans coupled with a £multi-million investment in infrastructure and operations, an experienced Maintenance Leader with proven Supervisory / Management experience is sought to lead a team of 5+ Maintenance Engineers & Technicians within a high volume, fast-moving automated warehouse and distribution environment.

Forming part of the leadership team, this newly created role comes with significant scope and influence with onward development assured.

Job Title:  MHE Maintenance Leader

Commute from: Leicester, Derby, Loughborough, Hinkley, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent

Salary: to £48,000 + Benefits + Day Shifts

The Role 

Responsible for leading the MHE maintenance department, ensuring availability and reliability of operational equipment is achieved to the highest degree.
Mentor, guide, monitor and develop the team in a way that promotes best practice methodology.
Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement opportunities including budgetary controls.
Ensure that H&S standards are designed into maintenance tasks and modifications. Implementing and monitoring risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Manage the maintenance calendar ensuring all maintenance procedures are completed to excellent standards enabling high performance and reliability of the equipment.
Support audits of site performance and challenge current maintenance strategies to ensure maximum value is maintained.
Prioritise and plan MHE repairs with minimal disruption in line with business needs.
Management of legislative requirements of maintenance on equipment including LOLER Certification
Delivering performance KPI’s such as safety compliance, spares management, cost control and maintenance turnaround.
Complete Team Reviews, identifying and supporting development requirements for direct reports.

The Person 

Industry experience of MHE within an automated warehouse / logistics environment.
Proven problem-solving and leadership qualities including previous leadership of a maintenance department with a focus on MHE.
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change coupled with strong planning and organisational skills.
Broad understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings coupled with LOLER certification.
To apply, please forward a copy of your current CV to Russell Tuck