Logoplaste UK, are currently seeking to recruit a Maintenance Manager to support the Plant Engineering Team and Plant Manager.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will manage a team of 8 Engineers. You will also be responsible for continuous improvements of plant production lines and ancillary equipment to help minimize downtime and maximize efficiencies.

Key tasks & Activities

• As a Maintenance Manager you will have full responsibility for all aspects of the maintenance team; including machine efficiencies, losses optimization, validators of suppliers and training.
• Execute and enforce the Preventative Maintenance Plan
• Ensures the management of the warehouse of technical parts, identifying critical parts as well as the necessary physical inventories
• Analyze breakdowns of equipment
• Participate in actions for cost reductions
• Plans, directs, manages and delivers projects regarding maintenance or equipment improvements
• Team Coordination – coordinate the maintenance activities carried out by the maintenance team and / or service providers
• Ensuring maintenance team has a timely response to plant issues
• You will have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, including Health & Safety.

Who we are looking for..

Background and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and demonstrated an understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Good logical thought process regarding fault diagnosis and rectification
• Experience in Automation and Packaging machines in production environment would be advantageous

Technical Skills

• Experience in plastics manufacturing and knowledge in Blow Moulding,
• Knowledge of PLC’s and Inverter drives would be advantageous.
• 18th edition would be advantageous.
• Proficient with PC based systems (Excel, SAP) to oversee routine maintenance and organise repairs, although training will be given
• Good understanding of Health & Safety

Interpersonal Skills

• Team ethic;
• Flexibility and proactive;
• Effective trouble shooter;
• Self-motivation and prepared to work diligently;
• Commitment and loyalty;
• Communication;

Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.