Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Description of function

• To manage the Engineering & Maintenance function.
• To maintain the facility to the appropriate legislation as well as company and contractual requirements.
• To plan and manage all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance through all disciplines with effective use of internal and contracted labour.
• To be the focus of engineering knowledge and flow within the facility.

Job responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the facility as specified by all suppliers’ recommendations, to maximise production and minimise breakdowns. To ensure all daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules are up to date in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
• Negotiate best prices for the purchase of further equipment.
• Involvement in all management meetings pertinent to production and maintenance.
• Full responsibility of the purchase of spares and tools; this also includes monitoring the use of tools e.g. when they were used and by whom.
• Working closely with the Operations Manager to continually improve the facility and plant efficiencies.
• To ensure the site complies with all statutory requirements for safety and environmental issues.
• Supervise all onsite contractors associated with maintenance. This will include ensuring all Health and Safety rules are adhere to e.g. method statements, risk assessments and signing in procedures.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager in the development of the plant to maintain high productivity.
• In conjunction with the management team, ensure the site meets its obligations regarding the Waste Management Licence.
• To carry out annual and timely Performance Annual Reviews (PAR’s) of all direct reportees.
• In conjunction with the Regional Business Support and Stock Manager, functional responsibility for the management of the Stock Controller, his daily routines and activities.
• Management of all engineering stock, spares and specialist equipment in conjunction with the Regional Business Support and Stock Manager.

CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge

Essential

KE1: Extensive and proven knowledge of the waste industry.
KE2: Legislative knowledge within the waste industry.
Desirable
KD1: Knowledge of transport-related activities.

Skills 

Essential
SE1: Strong operational and commercial flair.
SE2: Strong negotiator at all levels.
SE3: Proven motivator with strong leadership skills.
SE4: Implementation of new systems and procedures.
SE5: High level communicator, both written and verbally.
Desirable
SD1: Computer literate with the ability to use IT to enhance operational performance.

Experience 

Essential
EE1: Extensive people management experience within a large department/region at senior level.
EE2: Practical implementation of a corporate management system.
EE3: Engineering experience to enable effective management, servicing and repair of all equipment.
EE4: Experience in mechanical engineering of process industry or power plants.
EE5: Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
EE6: Senior management experience within a power generation or relevant process environment.

Desirable
ED1: Worked within a busy environment with many time pressures.

Qualifications

Essential
QE1: Educated to degree level and/or with an appropriate formal business qualification.

Desirable
QD1: Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management or equivalent.
QD2: Relevant COTC.