Engineering Shift Supervisor

Astra Global Services Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at their Sittingbourne facility. This role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining production efficiency while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include IBP3M, ILM2, and IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute maintenance at the Sittingbourne operation.
• Manage shift engineers and ensure compliance checks are completed.
• Participate in continuous improvement plans for future growth.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Computer Literacy

Education

IBP3M qualification

ILM2

IOSH Managing Safely

ILM3

NEBOSH

Job description

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an Engineering Shift Supervisor to join our team at our Supreme Concrete Factory in Sittingbourne ME10 3SL.

Main Responsibilities

1. Safely coordinate, plan, and execute maintenance at the Sittingbourne operation.
2. Manage shift Engineers, overseeing breakdowns and PPM planning, ensuring smooth production processes.
3. Ensure compliance checks and PPMs are completed accurately and timely, with records sent to the responsible person.
4. Plan and execute corrective maintenance actions from inspections and audits within expected time frames.
5. Coordinate and implement actions or improvements on the "T-Card" system promptly.
6. Manage site shift engineers and contractors, ensuring safety and effectiveness, including control through RAMS and Permit to Work.
7. Proactively achieve and exceed standards in Health and Safety, Housekeeping, Financial, Quality, Customer Service, and Environmental areas.
8. Manage spares and stock parts efficiently, ordering based on lead times, costs, and risks, and maintaining stock records daily.
9. Collaborate with Site Production and Engineering Managers to maximize factory performance.
10. Support the Site Engineering Manager when needed.
11. Participate in continuous improvement plans for future growth.

Additional Duties

1. Lead safety-first maintenance activities.
2. Manage, develop, and motivate the engineering team.
3. Conduct accident and incident investigations as required.
4. Act as key contact for weekend work, maintaining communication with the Weekend Duty Manager.
5. Manage permits for maintenance activities.
6. Oversee PPM systems to maximize machine performance and reduce breakdowns.
7. Plan major maintenance with production to minimize disruption.
8. Organize work for engineers and contractors, from job specification to completion.
9. Drive continuous improvement to reduce health risks and record improvements.
10. Use problem-solving tools for improvement planning.
11. Lead proactive maintenance improvements.
12. Coordinate purchasing of spares, avoiding overstocking.
13. Communicate maintenance needs clearly to teams.
14. Maintain accurate maintenance records.
15. Ensure high standards of plant maintenance.
16. Develop the engineering team to meet standards.
17. Apply continuous improvement techniques to exceed KPIs.
18. Support broader business strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
19. Ensure compliance with all factory systems (Health & Safety, Environmental, Financial, Quality, Customer Service).
20. Maintain effective cross-department communication.
21. Conduct performance reviews with team members.
22. Assist with fault finding alongside the maintenance team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: IBP3M qualification, ILM2, IOSH Managing Safely.
• Desirable: ILM3, NEBOSH.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, production, and people management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy and safe working practices.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who may not meet every qualification but are enthusiastic about the role. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.