Maintenance Team Leader

We are looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to work on a permanent basis for our client who are a well-established company based in St Helens. The main purpose of the Maintenance Team Leader role is to ensure all machinery and general factory environment is safe and operational, motivate, manage and develop the maintenance team.

The Package and work pattern for the Maintenance Team Leader role:

• £26.94 per hour (£47,634.76 per annum)
• 8.00-16.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.00-14.45 Fridays
• 34 hours per week, breaks not paid

Benefits:

• Pension Contributions: 4% of the total basic salary
• Long Service Holiday Award: 1 extra day for every 5 years worked
• Health Cash Plan (after probation)
• Death in Service (2 times salary)
• Free Parking in a secure area
• Free LV Charging Points
• Free Wi-Fi
• 33 days holiday in total which includes 8 statutory bank holidays and days required for Christmas shutdown

Reports to: Production Director

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Team Leader role:

• Ensure safe systems of work are in practice whilst maintaining machinery.
• Provide information, training, instruction and supervision.
• Adhere to and enforce PPE regulations in the department.
• Consider safe access to plant and machinery in case of emergencies.
• Manage contractors, including induction, RAMS submission, and Permit to Work System.
• Ensure spillage team or Emergency Fire team are on standby when necessary.
• Ensure all lifting equipment is to a satisfactory standard and has been tested.
• Ensure all electrical equipment is safe and has been regularly tested.
• Plan routine maintenance into the production schedule.
• Ensure routine calibration of essential equipment is carried out and effective.
• Attend all call-out calls made by management for repairs etc.
• Ensure all tools, plant and equipment are maintained and compliant to use.
• Test fire call points on a weekly basis and record.
• Contribute to the drafting and review of Risk Assessments and House Rules.
• Set department KPI and monitor performance including 1-2-1 documented reviews.
• Train and develop apprentices and trainees in the department.

Required Competencies for the Maintenance Team Leader role:

• HNC/ONC qualified with 5 years' experience in a similar environment recommended.
• Team player and self-motivated.
• IT literate with good computer skills.
• Understanding of legislative requirements and maintenance standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Essential Qualifications for the Maintenance Team Leader role:

• HNC/ONC qualification
• 5 years' experience in a similar environment
• Proficiency in IT and computer skills
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and maintenance standards
• Experience of the maintenance of CNC Woodworking machinery such as HOMAG and Schelling
• Have the physical capability and flexibility to be able to get under machine to perform maintenance duties.
• Be comfortable/ have experience of mentoring apprentice Maintenance Engineers

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Loyalty and enthusiasm
• Punctuality and confidence
• First Aid Awareness

Additional Information:

You may be asked to carry out additional tasks within your capability, in order to meet the needs of the business.

The Company:

The company works continuously to build a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and culture. They welcome and encourage candidates from all aspects of diversity to apply for this role.

If the Maintenance Team Leader position could be of interest, please call 01744 452 095 at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!

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