DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, NVQ3
• Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous
• Completed a recognised indentured apprenticeship in maintenance management
• Experience of working with facilities management
• Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background with a working knowledge of the other disciplines
• Substantial experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery
• FLT reach licence
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognised QC (Quality Control) tools
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949
• Ability to coach, counsel and lead a team of people
• Ability to communicate with clarity, both verbally and in written form
• Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
• Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals

Assist in the management of the day-to-day workload for the maintenance team to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered and departmental targets are achieved, including the planning and resourcing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and maintenance shutdown. Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team of skilled Technicians. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating and overseeing their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely. Act independently at the organisational level. Outcomes reviewed by organisationalhead. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success. Performance affects the function’s image.