Maintenance Manager

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Dudley

Pay Rates: £50k +

Shift Patterns: 06:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday

We are seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to join a stable, well-established company with a strong track record of growth and operational excellence in a busy foundry environment. This is a permanent role from day one, offering the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team in a workplace with growing order books and ambitious operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all work is conducted in a safe environment and fully compliant with company safety procedures.
Maintain and develop the safe, reliable operation of all key capital equipment across multiple sites.
Develop, schedule, and optimise maintenance strategies including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Use OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data to drive continuous improvements and departmental strategies.
Develop and manage systems to respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and emergencies, preserving department functionality across shifts, holidays, and shutdowns.
Oversee departmental budgets, including overtime, working hours, and holiday planning, ensuring a cost-effective approach to maintenance.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional competence within the team.
Support project management, installation, and commissioning of new engineering equipment.
Organise and manage scheduled inspections and maintenance to ensure all equipment remains safe and operational.
Control technical documentation, including assembly drawings and mechanical equipment records.
Undertake and review risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) within the department.
Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency across gas, electricity, and water usage.
Maintain departmental tools in a safe, clean, and organised manner, ensuring high standards of housekeeping.
Oversee procurement and availability of spares and consumables to deliver plant availability targets, managing key suppliers and stockists.
Manage external contractors and 3rd party maintenance resources efficiently.
Support HR processes, including recruitment, training, and development of new team members and apprentices.
Maintain departmental training qualifications and attend relevant training courses to enhance both personal and team capabilities.

What We Offer:

Permanent role from day one with a stable, growing company.
Opportunity to work in an operationally excellent, high-performing foundry.
Exposure to a diverse, challenging engineering environment with ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
A culture that encourages continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

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Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.

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