Company Profile
A global leader in what they do, with worldwide distribution channels. Their headquartered are in Broadstairs, on a 4.5-hectare site incorporating high-tech manufacturing and research and development facilities.

Job Purpose
To lead and implement an engineering strategy that will provide continual incentive to the site’s growth and operational efficiency. With a focus on H&S, Compliance, Quality and efficiency this is a key role within the Operation.


Key responsibilities and tasks
• Lead the engineering function to ensure legal compliance is appropriately interpreted, requirements set, with rigorous implementation and follow up to drive standards and ensure effectiveness
• Control, and develop a modern planned preventative maintenance system focused on delivering a high-quality service provision targeting zero breakdowns
• Develop a detailed stratification of both plant and equipment to identify critical machines and components, ensuring high operational availability with strong levels of cost control that are logical and justifiable
• Diagnosis of running faults and breakdowns using ‘root cause’ analysis tools which are utilised to ensure effective repairs and continuous improvement learning opportunities are systematically captured
• Liaise with external contractors on specific repairs/maintenance work
• Lead CAPEX projects and major installation/improvement works
• Control plant maintenance, spares and consumable costs in line with budget, ensuring critical stock levels are maintained
• Share Site Main Controller responsibilities and provide leadership and HSE expertise when responding to a site emergency event both during and outside normal office hours


Skills and Experience
• A degree qualified professional in Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering
• Experience of working on a COMAH site is essential
• In depth understanding of Health & Safety regulation and compliance
• Ability to critically review and monitor KPI's
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience of involvement in change management projects
• Attention to detail


Remuneration & Benefits
• Competitive Basic Salary
• Excellent holiday entitlement & benefits
• The opportunity to work and potentially progress within an extremely reputable market leading organisation.

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