Regional Maintenance manager (South Sub Region)

Driver Hire Borders; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager in Swindon to lead the maintenance of Mobile and Fixed Plant equipment across UK sites. This role is vital in implementing maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving operational excellence within the team. Join a purpose-driven organization focused on sustainability and teamwork to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme accessibility

24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to oversee a team of fitters.
• Technical background in mechanical maintenance essential.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance efficiency of Mobile and Fixed Plant equipment.
• Lead a team to ensure adherence to maintenance plans.
• Implement maintenance strategies and conduct audits.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical expertise

Project management

Compliance

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Package Description:
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• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
• Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
• Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!


About Our Opportunity

Join EMR as a Regional Maintenance Manager based in Swindon. Reporting to the Head of Site Services, this vital role is part of the Site Services Management Team. It is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of EMR’s Mobile Plant and Fixed strategy across our UK operations, ensuring industry-leading maintenance and operational standards are upheld.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will take full responsibility for managing the maintenance and operational efficiency of Mobile and Fixed Plant equipment across EMR’s UK sites. Leading a team of skilled mobile fitters, you will ensure both planned and reactive maintenance is executed effectively to maximise plant availability. You will oversee the delivery of strategic projects, ensuring they are completed safely, cost-effectively, and within agreed timelines, all while aligning with EMR’s business objectives.
A significant part of your role will involve implementing and maintaining maintenance strategies and systems, such as CMMS, to ensure operational excellence. You will conduct site audits to verify compliance, lead recruitment and development initiatives for Mobile and Fixed Plant fitters, and provide expert support for diagnosing complex mechanical issues. In addition, you will ensure all statutory maintenance is completed to the highest standards and oversee warranty claims, repairs, and servicing to maintain cost efficiency.
This position will also see you act as the subject matter expert for equipment across the organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring SHEQ standards are met within your team and continually work to improve processes, including those related to minimising plant downtime and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Oversee a team of skilled mobile and fixed plant fitters to deliver effective planned and reactive maintenance
• Oversee major maintenance project work
• Oversee strategic project delivery, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines
• Implement and maintain maintenance strategies and systems, including CMMS
• Provide expert support for diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues
• Ensure all statutory maintenance is completed to the highest standards
• Act as the subject matter expert on Mobile and Fixed Plant equipment across the organisation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and enhance efficiency


Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’
‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’
‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’
‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
• We Care
◦ Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
◦ Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
◦ Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
◦ Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

Recruitment Agencies
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