Maintenance Manager

Plan, organise and control all maintenance work within the company to ensure that plant and equipment is maintained to the required standards of quality and availability.
Plan a preventative maintenance schedule and ensure that all necessary maintenance is carried out at the appropriate time,
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all plant and equipment and identify and resolve any issues
relating to maintenance procedures, plant or equipment.
Monitor all maintenance work to ensure that it complies with all health and safety requirements. Provide technical advice on maintenance issues to managers and staff.
Direct and control all maintenance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.
Prepare specifications, obtain tenders and negotiate contracts for maintenance and minor works, ensuring that work is undertaken to the required standards and within agreed timescales and costs.
Monitor the maintenance budget to ensure that all costs are kept within the agreed limits.
Maintain a regular liaison with other departments to ensure that plant and equipment is available to meet operational requirements.
Regularly review all working practices, procedures and equipment to ensure that they are the most efficient and effective available.
Repair and maintain Fine Blanking presses
an appropriate professional or technical qualification;
understanding of hydraulics and electronics;
an ability to manage contractors;
good negotiating skills;
good planning and organising skills;
excellent interpersonal skills;
computer literacy;
Candidates should have a proven record of considerable experience and success in a similar position with a good overall background in mechanical engineering and presswork.
The successful applicant will report direct to the Managing Director. Experience of the automotive industry would be highly advantageous.