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Maintenance Team manager

Maintenance Team manager (NEW04AD) Newbury, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum

Our prestigous client are the leading processor and recycler of WEEE waste in the UK, through the expertise of their people and the investment in technology they promote and deliver a sustainable solution for recycling of WEEE. Established for over 35 years they have major contracts with local authorities, utility companies and businesses alike.

As a result of continuous business growth, they are looking to recruit a team lead for their Recycling Plant & Vehicle Maintenance Team.

Day work only Hours of work: Monday to Friday: 45 hours —  plus overtime.

Management Responsibilities

The Maintenance Team Manager will lead a team of Plant Fitter Mechanics with responsibility for managing all aspects of the Maintenance Team operations - covering:

  • Review the Maintenance Team working practices – covering fault finding, diagnostics, reactive and planned maintenance across all processing operations, machine types and vehicles.
  • To recruit and on board additional Plant Fitter & Mechanic staff (as required) to ensure the efficient management and operations of all aspects of the Maintenance Team.
  • Internal Reporting & Documents Review – to review and update the reporting processes and documents – including but not limited to – processing machinery, mobile plant and vehicles fault finding, risk and issue logs, planned & reactive maintenance record keeping & documents, HSE, 3rd party suppliers parts & inventory, budget & cost management/approvals with MD & Finance team.

Main Tasks

The Maintenance team lead will be responsible for managing the team workload, scheduling & time allocation to identify, schedule and complete Maintenance work across the operational sites and also participate in and be responsible for carrying out scheduled & reactive Maintenance tasks covering:

  • Inspect and troubleshoot industrial shredders, granulators, conveyor belts and other plant machinery.
  • Fixing faults on plant machinery or arranging for replacements to be installed.
  • Carrying out inspections on plant machinery.
  • Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work for lorries.
  • Preventative maintenance.
  • Welding activities when necessary.
  • Dealing with breakdowns, unplanned problems, and repairs.
  • Check functionality of safety systems.
  • Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly.

Candidate Attributes and Experience

  • Previous heavy plant, mechanical and electrical experience.
  • Experience in repairing mobile plant such as forklifts, Lorries.
  • Background in Lorries (HGV) maintenance or any vehicle maintenance; - not mandatory, however represents an advantage.
  • Experience in repairing any machinery such as conveyor belts, industrial shredders, granulators.
  • Experience in repairing/maintaining any industrial machinery.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems — is an advantage but not essential.
  • Welding skills.
  • Fault find skills.
  • Good problem-solving.
  • Fluent English Required.
  • Physically fit.
  • UK Driving License.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Company Vehicle.
  • Training available.
  • Great opportunities within the company for the right candidate.
  • Salary £50k - £60k pa 
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