Engineering and Facilities Manager

• One of the world’s largest innovators and manufacturers of quality stationery
• Operations on three continents & distributors in more than 40 countries globally

About Our Client

One of the world’s largest innovators and manufacturers of quality stationery and lifestyle accessories, with operations on three continents and distributors in more than 40 countries worldwide.

All brands within the group have a long term authentic heritage and in most cases are the original innovators of their founding product category.

The long established aim of the business is for our brands to be representative of the highest quality and the latest ideas to be found in the market.

With the capability to conceptualise, produce and export worldwide, the purpose built, one of a kind manufacturing site in produces approximately 20 million units per annum.

Job Description

• Manage the operation of the engineering department and external contractors to provide timely repair and maintenance solutions for the business.
• Prioritise the daily, weekly, monthly and annual department workload. Ensure that the Engineering plan is communicated to all relevant people.
• Assess all situations concerning machinery, buildings and the site and in the first instance make a decision based on your knowledge and understanding before referral to immediate manager. Provide technical support and root cause analyses on corrective maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained to achieve optimal production efficiency, whilst maintaining safety standards.
• Development and implementation of continuous improvements for the building and machinery.
• Develop relationships with all internal areas of the business through continued contact and communication.
• Develop relationships with Suppliers and contractors.
• Budget preparation for all areas of responsibility and monitoring of spend, including overtime and shift resourcing.
• Identify Capex proposals for submission and implement signed off projects to completion. This will include new and used equipment installations, building upgrades etc.
• Identify training needs of reporting staff to ensure that all team members have the necessary skills to perform effectively and safely.
• Ensure Health & Safety measures are identified, maintained and developed for the site and department in conjunction with QHSE Manager.
• Lead emergency procedures. (E.g., fire response).
• Assistance with energy projects; project scoping, budgeting, planning and implementation.
• On call for the site when required.

The Successful Applicant

What’s on Offer

Excellent Salary £42K - £45K

35 Hour working week Monday - Friday