Engineering Manager

Vickerstock; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for its Craigavon operation. You will lead the maintenance function, maximise equipment reliability, and drive preventative maintenance across automated systems and site services.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will manage a team, oversee budgets, ensure safety compliance and lead capital projects. On-call work and a strong focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
• Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and improving equipment reliability.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the site maintenance team, promoting a proactive and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes through the effective use of CMMS systems.
• Ensure all equipment, automated handling systems and alarm systems are maintained to the required operational and safety standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory and external contractor expenditure.
• Lead capital projects, including the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Manage third-party contractors, including site inductions, RAMS approval and Permit to Work procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset histories.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing maintenance support during evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager Craigavon I am recruiting an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function within our client's Craigavon-based operation. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maximising equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all equipment, automated handling systems and site services. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead and develop the maintenance team, drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, manage maintenance budgets and ensure full statutory compliance across the site.

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-4:30pm; Friday, 8am-3:30pm
• On-call rota
• Excellent benefits package

Your day to day as Maintenance Manager

• Lead, coach and develop the site maintenance team, promoting a proactive and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes through the effective use of CMMS systems.
• Ensure all equipment, automated handling systems and alarm systems are maintained to the required operational and safety standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory and external contractor expenditure.
• Lead capital projects, including the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Manage third-party contractors, including site inductions, RAMS approval and Permit to Work procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset histories.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing maintenance support during evenings and weekends as required.

Your essentials

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
• Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and improving equipment reliability.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience using CMMS systems to plan and monitor maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety requirements and contractor management.
• Project management experience, including equipment installation and commissioning.
• Experience monitoring energy performance and delivering efficiency improvements.