Plant Engineering Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Plant Engineering Manager to join our team at our Milton Keynes site. You will play a crucial role in supporting our Integrated Production Teams (IPT's) by ensuring the smooth operation of our buildings, systems, utilities, and assets. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with statutory provisions and internal standards

• Optimise asset availability, performance, and life-cycle cost

• Efficiently utilise company resources

• Manage projects and contracts while adhering to corporate procurement policy

• Establish, execute, and review effective maintenance plans

• Monitor and adjust maintenance strategies to optimise equipment performance

• Control adherence to annual budgets and expenditure

• Monitor and improve work performance and safety standards

• Lead, coach, and develop the assigned team

• Act as a role model and lead coach for safety compliance

• Liaise with internal customers on equipment and asset performance issues

• Communicate with stakeholders to minimise the impact of maintenance activities

Requirements:

• Technical engineering management experience in a similar role

• Strong technical understanding and practical experience in electrical distribution systems, building management systems, combustion plant, steam generation and distribution, HVAC, refrigeration plant, pressure systems safety regulations, electrical controls and switchgear, electro-pneumatic controls, AC and DC machines

• Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics Degree with 2 years of industry experience OR British Technical Education Council – Higher/Ordinary National Certificate combined with City & Guilds Level 3 in a relevant craft-based discipline and >10 years working experience and a further 5 years of leading a multi-skilled technical team

• Indentured (or equivalent) craft apprenticeship in an electrically biased discipline

• JIB approved electrician

• Sound knowledge of electrical installation regulations

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Strong coaching and leadership skills

• Willingness to out of hours and weekends as required

Organisation Information

• Number of subordinates: 10-15
• As the Plant Engineering lead, supporting our manufacturing activities within out Building 71-73 Antigen facility, you play a crucial role in supporting our integrated production teams
• This role will make a significant impact to Milton Keynes financial targets by playing a key role in maintaining asset reliability, to enable production colleagues to achieve manufacturing targets, which contribute 49% of transfer to Inventory (TTI) for the financial year of 2024 and similar in 2025 

Join our team and make a significant impact on our manufacturing operations. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Plant Engineering Manager

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Requisition ID:R287061