Engineering Maintenance Manager

Simple Recruitment are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager for our client based in Frome to join their team on a permanent basis. On top of an in-demand market and rewarding salary, perhaps the most satisfying aspect of a career in engineering is the focus on driving change and solving complex problems using science and technology. This role in particular offers a healthy balance between an analytical approach and your own creative flair. The Job You will be leading a team of 24 talented engineers from the office, driving changes within your department toward excellence and efficiency. This is a varied role where the successful candidate will oversee an array of important responsibilities, focusing on innovation and organisation in equal parts. Key responsibilities: * Advise on actions to be taken to resolve unusual situations such as flooding, fire alarms, and breakdowns. * Lead and execute the maintenance strategy for the plant. * Coordinate with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and improve autonomous, preventative, and curative maintenance programs. * Be responsible for the line efficiency, whilst respecting and remaining within the maintenance budget on PDCA Principles. * Find innovative ways of improving the operation and efficiency of the factory plant. * Analyse the cause of breakdowns and take appropriate action to avoid a reoccurrence. About you As an Engineering Maintenance Manager, you’ll need to be disciplined and organised as a team of 24 will be dependent upon the decisions you make and the guidance you provide. If you’re a natural at solving problems creatively, have exceptional communication and the leadership skills to boot, then you could be the dream candidate that we’ve been searching for! Key Requirements: * 5 years’ experience in a similar role. * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering). * Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organisation. * Strong coaching and influencing skills, along with the ability to inspire employees and managers at all levels. * Goal-oriented and proactive in problem-solving. Salary From £60k per annum. Hours 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Frome, who are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis