Plant Maintenance Supervisor

TieTalent; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic team environment

Culture of innovation

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance at their facility in Wymondham. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in leading teams, and a commitment to safety and quality. This full-time permanent position offers a culture of innovation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Plant Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience of leading a multiskilled team within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment to the highest standards to maximise production.
• Plan and deliver a preventive maintenance program.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff for repairs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment

Leadership experience

Project management skills

Education

Qualification in Plant Maintenance or Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Welding tools

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing company based on the outskirts of Norwich, is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and manage the maintenance of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Wymondham.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment to the highest standards to maximise production within the facility.
• Plan and deliver a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure the facility's infrastructure, equipment, and utilities remain in excellent working condition.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers for routine and emergency repairs.
• Carry out and support the maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines and specialised carbon component production machinery.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime through effective equipment scheduling and maintenance.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Contribute positively towards engineering and manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure all company procedures, including Health & Safety, are adhered to, promoting a culture of safety within the facility and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Keep up to date with Health & Safety and industry regulatory knowledge and updates.

Qualifications/Competencies

• Qualification in Plant Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience of leading a multiskilled team within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and maintenance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise resources.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes is an advantage.

Desirables

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic / vacuum and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with Autoclaves within the Carbon Fibre industry.
• Experience of welding, CNC machine tools, grinders, band saws, drills, hand tools, etc.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team in the composites industry.
• A culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Room for career growth and development.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available.

Todd Hayes Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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