Simple Recruitment are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager for our client based in Frome to join their team on a permanent basis.

On top of an in-demand market and rewarding salary, perhaps the most satisfying aspect of a career in engineering is the focus on driving change and solving complex problems using science and technology. This role in particular offers a healthy balance between an analytical approach and your own creative flair.

The Job
You will be leading a team of 24 talented engineers from the office, driving changes within your department toward excellence and efficiency. This is a varied role where the successful candidate will oversee an array of important responsibilities, focusing on innovation and organisation in equal parts.

Key responsibilities:

* Advise on actions to be taken to resolve unusual situations such as flooding, fire alarms, and breakdowns.

* Lead and execute the maintenance strategy for the plant.

* Coordinate with the production, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and improve autonomous, preventative, and curative maintenance programs.

* Be responsible for the line efficiency, whilst respecting and remaining within the maintenance budget on PDCA Principles.

* Find innovative ways of improving the operation and efficiency of the factory plant.

* Analyse the cause of breakdowns and take appropriate action to avoid a reoccurrence.

About you
As an Engineering Maintenance Manager, you'll need to be disciplined and organised as a team of 24 will be dependent upon the decisions you make and the guidance you provide. If you're a natural at solving problems creatively, have exceptional communication and the leadership skills to boot, then you could be the dream candidate that we've been searching for!

Key Requirements:

* 5 years' experience in a similar role.

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering).

* Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organisation.

* Strong coaching and influencing skills, along with the ability to inspire employees and managers at all levels.

* Goal-oriented and proactive in problem-solving.

Salary
From £60k per annum.

Hours
8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Our brief:
Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Frome, who are looking for an Engineering Maintenance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis