Jobs in Helston, cornwall, uk

Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager to join and lead our friendly maintenance team at our Client s Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant.

This role would be ideal for an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Supervisor

Working Hours : 7am 5pm

48hrs / week + overtime

Main Responsibilities

As the Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for managing the section, taking ownership of performance and quality, achieving and maximising the efficiency of the process and delivering a preventative maintenance scheme for fixed and mobile plant. Managing a team of 4 engineers and controlling health and safety requirements in respect of the full range of activities carried out. Responsible for instilling an inclusive culture where people are treated with dignity & respect.

You will be proactive and hands on in all maintenance activity including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), defect and risk management, breakdowns, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and project engineering work.

As Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive) :

• Monitoring and maximising productivity of processes, making cost effective use of resources, products and equipment. Identify ways to improve processes and quality
• Driving achievement of optimum Overall Operations Effectiveness (OOE) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Communicating performance targets and KPI s to team through meetings, briefings and site objectives
• Supervision of maintenance activities
• Completing plant and vehicle maintenance checks and inspections as required
• Applying basic maintenance practices, (i.e. check levels, parts, wear, pressure & sensors, grease and lubricate equipment)
• Undertaking and reviewing maintenance inspections and report defects (AAA)
• Monitoring and reporting key successes and deficiencies across site (performance, product, equipment, people) to management, undertaking root cause analysis and calling out problems as required.
• Controlling production costs (including temp labour and overtime), reviewing these regularly with management
• Maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensuring all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors
• Leading, managing and developing a team, optimising engagement, and overall team performance
• Leading in resolving complex technical issues or failures as they arise
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective service contracts are in place and demonstrate best value
• Planning, processing and producing materials to meet specification, ensuring a high-quality product is maintained

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant in the role of Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager will be instrumental in the future development and support of the engineering culture to achieve the benefits available through continuous improvement strategy. You will have experience in a managerial role within a similar heavy manufacturing industry and line management experience will be essential.

Suitable candidates for the role of Quarry and Asphalt Maintenance Manager will also have :

BENEFITS