Maintenance Supervisor

Syngenta; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural innovation seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant engineering maintenance group at their Grangemouth Manufacturing operations. This exciting role demands strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance activities, manage a skilled technician team, and develop strategies that enhance plant availability and performance. Join a company that values diversity and offers a stimulating work environment with extensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Wide range of training options

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in maintenance of process plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering maintenance group ensuring HSE compliance.
• Manage maintenance costs and develop maintenance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Organization

Communication

SAP Maintenance System

HSE Compliance

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Maintenance Manager to join our team at the heart of our Grangemouth Manufacturing operations. In this role you'll lead our plant engineering maintenance group, ensuring top-tier support that meets HSE compliance, plant availability, and development needs.
This role demands strong leadership and a commitment to maintaining excellence in plant operations while adhering to all safety and regulatory guidelines.

• Oversee activities in line with site, company, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage HSE performance and compliance
• Lead and develop maintenance technician team
• Control maintenance costs and SAP data quality
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies
• Deliver effective maintenance to meet manufacturing plans

Qualifications

• A minimum of HNC/HND qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering trade
• Relevant experience in the maintenance of process plant and equipment
• Proven leadership and team development skills, with strong planning and organizational abilities
• SAP maintenance system expertise and knowledge of engineering HSE compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a focus on customer needs and performance management
• Ability to set ambitious strategic goals, prioritize tasks, and implement new ideas

Additional Information

Site Details

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion