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Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

A leading automotive manufacturer based in Walsall is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager. This is a pivotal role requiring a blend of strategic foresight and "boots-on-the-ground" leadership. You will be responsible for the total lifecycle of plant assets, ensuring that maintenance and engineering operations drive maximum uptime, safety, and efficiency in a high-volume production environment.

Key Responsibilities

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    Strategic Leadership: Oversee all maintenance and engineering operations, developing a robust preventative and predictive maintenance roadmap to minimize downtime.

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    Operational Compliance: Ensure all machinery and facility operations adhere to strict automotive industry standards, environmental regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.

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    Team Development: Lead, mentor, and upskill a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technicians. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (Kaizen/Lean).

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    Project Management: Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, from equipment specification and procurement to installation and commissioning.

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    Budgetary Control: Manage the departmental budget, optimizing spend on spare parts, external contractors, and energy consumption.

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    Problem Solving: Act as the technical escalation point for complex mechanical or electrical failures, utilizing root-cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.

The Candidate: Essential Criteria

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    Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing) or equivalent senior-level experience.

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    Experience: Proven track record in a Maintenance Leadership role within the Automotive or high-volume Manufacturing sector.

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    Leadership Style: Comfortable leading from the front; a manager who values presence on the shop floor as much as boardroom strategy.

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    Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of PLC systems, robotics, CNC machinery, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

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    Quality Standards: Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.

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    Mindset: A data-driven approach to maintenance (using CMMS) and a passion for operational excellence.

Why Join This Business?

This is an opportunity to join a scaling automotive giant at a time of significant investment. You will have the autonomy to shape the maintenance department and play a key role in the plant's long-term roadmap

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