Plant Fitter Supervisor

Countrystyle Recycling Ltd; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading waste management company as a Plant Fitter Supervisor, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the engineering team maintains high standards of workmanship and safety. This position involves supervising daily maintenance operations, diagnosing faults, and supporting your team in their professional development. The company values its employees' wellbeing and offers a range of benefits, including life insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme. If you're a skilled communicator with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in an essential industry.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience in team supervision and engineering background preferred.
• NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of plant and machinery for maximum productivity.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on plant equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Time and priority management

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Maintenance

Tools

Shredders

Excavators

Conveyors

Job description

Job Title: Plant Fitter Supervisor

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Ridham, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: £20 - £23 per hour DOE

Job Type: Permanent/ Full time

Working Hours: 47.7 hours Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, as per the site's roster with option of overtime daily.

About Us:

Countrystyle Recycling, a leading waste management company, is a trusted local provider of commercial waste disposal, management, and recycling services for businesses across Kent, London, and the South East. As a valued partner, Countrystyle helps businesses reduce their environmental impact while lowering waste disposal costs.

About the Role:

To ensure that the Engineering team achieves and persistently maintains high standards of workmanship and competence in performing tasks associated with preventative maintenance checks and general maintenance while maintaining high standards of internal and external communications and relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day maintenance of plant and machinery, ensuring maximum availability and productivity in line with company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the Plant Engineering team daily, ensuring team members meet their objectives, job responsibilities, and support their personal development plans.
• Carry out inspections, diagnose faults and defects on plant equipment and components, including testing, dismantling, repairing, and re-assembling as needed.
• Support operatives and employees in preventive maintenance checks, services, and general maintenance/repairs of plant equipment and related components.
• Perform emergency call-out repairs as required.
• Participate in and support planned maintenance shutdowns.
• Report daily plant availability to management.
• Ensure all teamwork aligns with safe systems of work, and that PPE and safety equipment are used at all times.
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as that of others affected by your actions at work.
• Cooperate, report unsafe conditions, and comply with company management systems and safe systems of work to help meet legal requirements.

About You:

Essential Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in computer literacy
• Excellent time and priority management
• Skilled in problem-solving
• Engineering background preferred
• Experience in team supervision
• NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Maintenance (or equivalent)

Desirable Requirements:

• Practical Leadership
• Experience in the Waste Industry
• Experience with Shredders, Shovels, Excavators & Conveyors

Benefits:

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice

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