Maintenance Manager

Position: Maintenance Manager Package: £50,000-£60,000 basic pa + 25 days holiday + Bank holidays + Pension scheme 11% + Life Assurance 4 x Salary + Group Dependant Plan 45% of salary + Permanent health insurance (critical illness) paid 50% of monthly salary! Hours: Days role - 40hrs p/wk Mon-Fri (free parking on site) Environment: Chemical Plant – ATEX Environment – Blending Process Location: Preston The company and group: Established over 100yrs, with manufacturing plants all over the world, my client are a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While their products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Key objectives: The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for all maintenance activities in the Preston facilities. The suitable candidate will ideally have a proven background in the Chemical industry, or have a strong industry understanding of blending and batch processing. You will have successfully implemented Engineering process improvements, developed preventative/predictive maintenance strategies alongside breakdown repairs, lean manufacturing, process improvement and health and safety all to the highest of standards. Key Tasks & Responsibilities * Technical personnel of the maintenance department – 3 Direct reports * Responsibility and accountable for maintenance schedules, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules (PPM) to achieve asset reliability, identify deficiencies and take steps to improve. * Responsibility for facility infrastructure i.e. building management, site security systems and fire protection/prevention systems. * Ensure safety (e.g. Contractors Management, LOTO, Hot work, Permit to Work, & legal requirements) and quality procedures are followed consistently in the maintenance area * Complete (with EHS Support) risk assessments for maintenance activities * Support the Plant manager in achieving the engineering goals and objectives * Monitor repair and maintenance spend to ensure that the operational budget is achieved * Responsible for spare parts inventory and availability * Operate, Improve and control CMMS system * Introduce and sustain maintenance KPIs and communicate via visual management/dashboard at a plant level and monthly to plant manager * Lead, supervise and coordinate the maintenance team to monitor, maintain and improve all technical processes on site * Act as responsible supervisor for electrical equipment on site and improve electrical systems to meet regulations and guidelines and set standards * Work closely with the Process/Chemical engineer to investigate manufacturing problems and address issues including solutions to production and plant manager * Complete actions within our action trackers related to unplanned requests, incident corrective action and management of change requirements * Improve manufacturing processes and advance technical systems * Collaboratively coordinate maintenance activities with other departments, including 3rd Party Contractors. * Hire, train, and mentor maintenance personnel as required * Complete personal performance reviews and solve internal issues * Support integrated management system requirements (ISO9001, 14001) * Plan, support and execute capital investment projects Desired Skills and Experience * Preferably Mechanically bias with a sound understanding of electrical equipment and safety * 5 years hands on work experience in the maintenance field * Expertise knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems within a chemical or batch process environment i.e ATEX/DSEAR requirements * Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize electrical, mechanical and control systems in a manufacturing environment * Proven record of high standards in H&S to ensure a safe working culture. * Very good spoken & written English * Experienced in people management * Solid computer skills, MS Office and MS Project If this opportunity is of interest and you would like to apply, then please email John-Paul Elliott with an up to date copy of your cv