Engineering Manager

Uppingham
2 weeks ago
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Probe Technical Recruitment are recruiting a very exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager for a global manufacturer based near Rutland. The current Engineering Manager is staying within the site just moving roles. We are looking for someone to effectively manage the Maintenance, Development, and Site service teams to ensure plant / equipment availability, reliability and performance. You will assist with the further development of the team of over twenty engineering colleagues, engaged in the maintenance of machines, automation and ancillary equipment.

The benefits package for the Engineering Manager role include:

  • £55,000 salary.

  • Day’s role Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm but site is 24/7 so some flexibility is required.

  • 33 days holiday

  • Enhanced pension matched up to 6%

  • Life Assurance after completion of probation

  • Private Medical Insurance for yourself & family

  • Company sick pay after one years’ service

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    The key areas for the Engineering Manager focus:

  • Previous experience from a manufacturing background is very desirable.

  • Provide a safe and effective reactive maintenance response to unplanned breakdowns.

  • Maintain an effective planned maintenance program.

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for our manufacturing processes – monitoring production data and root cause failure analysis.

  • Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.

  • Effectively manage spare part procurement and stockholding levels.

  • Identify and justify yearly capex projects - needed to keep the plant running at budgeted levels of performance.

  • Maintain relationships with key suppliers and sub-contractors.

    We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Managers or Plant Managers that feel it’s time for a new opportunity and challenge based around the Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, and Grantham.

    Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

    Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

    If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

    Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

    Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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