Engineer I-Maintenance

ZF Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Group in United Kingdom seeks an experienced maintenance leader to manage technicians, planners, and MRO staff. You will develop preventive maintenance programs with cross-functional teams to maximize equipment uptime and safety, driving improvements across reliability and cost performance.

You will coordinate manpower, materials, and activities using SAP PM and Axalant, oversee spare parts, and ensure safety and ISO/IATF compliance.

Qualifications

• Maintenance leadership and team coordination experience.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with maintenance concepts and processes.
• Ability to train others to repair production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, planners, and MRO personnel to improve reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs with production, engineering, and OEM teams.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities using SAP PM and Axalant.
• Drive asset care through lubrication management, inspections, and predictive maintenance.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, warranty tracking, and maintenance resources.
• Ensure safety, environmental, ISO/IATF compliance and 5S housekeeping.
• Lead employee development through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Communicate across shifts, support troubleshooting, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Maintenance knowledge

Training

Machining knowledge

MS Office / Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP PM

Axalant

Job description

• Manage and lead maintenance technicians, planners, and MRO personnel to improve equipment reliability, safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with production, engineering, and OEM teams to maximize equipment uptime.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and maintenance activities for daily operations, shutdowns, and special projects using SAP PM and Axalant.
• Drive asset care initiatives through training, inspections, lubrication management, predictive maintenance, and continuous equipment improvement.
• Oversee spare parts inventory, warranty tracking, tooling refurbishment, and maintenance resources to support operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, ISO/IATF standards, housekeeping (5S), and all company policies and procedures.
• Lead employee development through training, coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and qualification tracking.
• Serve as the communication liaison between shifts, support troubleshooting efforts, and implement continuous improvement programs to reduce equipment failures and increase efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5+ years of related experience
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within maintenance.
• Ability to use and train individuals to repair production/manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of machining/production processes and machine maintenance and/or repair processes/procedures.
• Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge

Availability and flexibility schedule (e.g. weekends) to meet customer requirements.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• 2-5+ years of manufacturing experience
• SAP Maintenance/other MOS (maintenance operating system) experience, with Axalant experience a plus.
• Proficient in requirements of local, state & federal laws as required for industrial manufacturing (i.e. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.