Maintenance Manager

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee technical maintenance delivery in Reading. The role includes managing maintenance tasks, staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will have a strong engineering background and a passion for continuous improvement, complemented by competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineers with ONC/HNC/Level 4.
• Experience in continuous improvement exercises.
• Ability to lead and develop maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance delivery and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead planned maintenance on machine tools and analyze performance.
• Delegate and develop maintenance staff for optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Oversight

Process Improvement

Education

ONC/HNC/Level 4 in Engineering

Job description

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If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Machine Tools Maintenance Delivery Manager

Salary: £47,690 - £64,000 (dependant on suitability and level of experience)

Location: Reading area

Let Us Introduce The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Tools Maintenance Delivery Manager to manage and provide technical oversite of maintenance delivery. You will be line managing and developing maintenance staff, ensure company assets are maintained in a way to ensure that the site and its residents are kept safe, clean and secure and ensure all assets are compliant to licence conditions and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading planned maintenance and breakdown tasks on Machine Tools on site. Including but not restricted to; Machine Tool Mechanical systems, Electrical/electronic systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Gather data and analysis results to improve Machine Tool performance using a range of techniques
• Appraise, monitor and arrange staff training to certify the competence of staff in accordance with facility and trade competency assessment requirements.
• Monitor and ensure reasons for the non-completion of maintenance tasks are valid, accurately documented and facility management / facility engineering are suitably advised and informed.
• Agree maintenance programmes and schedules with facility management; assist the review and development process regarding the planned maintenance programme.
• Delegate and develop maintenance staff as necessary, identify resource numbers and skills to ensure they are appropriate to deliver functional requirement.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on machine tools to enhance asset availability
  
  

Who are we looking for?

We Do Need You To Have The Following:

We would love to hear from qualified Engineers (ONC/HNC/Level 4) with the ability to get the very best out of Maintenance Teams and continue developing their careers. We are always looking to improve processes at AWE so if you have previously implemented continuous improvement exercises, this would be highly desirable.

Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
  
  

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Next Steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important Things You Need To Know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
  
  

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas, if applicable. More information is on our website.

Important Things You Need To Know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
  
  

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas

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