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Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Wymondham, Norfolk
6 days ago
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Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Norwich are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and manage the maintenance of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

This is a full time, permanent position, based in Wymondham.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain plant and equipment to the highest standards to maximise production within the facility

  • Plan and deliver a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure the facility's infrastructure, equipment, and utilities remain in excellent working condition.

  • Working with specialist equipment and processes the Plant Maintenance Supervisor will be key to ensuring the manufacturing process runs smoothly from start to finish.

  • Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers for routine and emergency repairs.

  • Carry out and support the maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines and specialised carbon component production machinery.

  • Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime through effective equipment scheduling and maintenance.

  • Provide guidance and support to team members

  • Contribute positively towards engineering and manufacturing challenges

  • Ensure all company procedures including Health & Safety are adhered to, promoting a culture of safety within the facility and enforcing safety policies and procedures.

  • Keep up to date with all Health & safety, and industry regulatory knowledge and updates

    Qualifications/Competencies:

  • Qualification in Plant Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

  • Experience of leading a multiskilled team within a manufacturing or production environment.

  • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, and maintenance practices.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise resource

  • Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes is an advantage

    Desirables

  • Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic / vacuum and electrical control systems

  • Familiarity with Autoclaves within the Carbon Fibre industry.

  • Experience of welding, CNC machine tools, grinders, band saws, drills, hand tools etc.

    What we offer:

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team in the composites industry.

  • A culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Room for career growth and development.

    For further details please forward a copy of your CV today!

    Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

    If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

    Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

    Todd Hayes Ltd

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