Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Hitachi Astemo Europe is focused on automotive components and systems. Our industry expert partners with our well-known customers forming the foundation of our success. Together we contribute to society with technological innovations and trendsetting ideas as well as comprehensive competences. A collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our production efficiency and overall success.

The Facilities and Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of our Bolton site. This will include ensuring that site, equipment and contractor/maintenance members meet HSE requirements; that maintenance working practices are adhered to in accordance with company standards; and that plant and process equipment is maintained to achieve availability/performance KPIs. Site improvements and modifications are to be identified and planned accordingly to ensure effective running of the site.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Maintain Plans / Define Targets: Responsible for developing and updating plans whilst working with the Maintenance and Facilities Manager to attain key objectives, targets and budgets whilst ensuring adherence to relevant legislation.
• Monitoring: Oversee operations, processes, equipment and systems taking proactive measures to address and prevent abnormal conditions and issues whilst ensuring target attainment.
• Co-ordinate Resources: Organise and manage resources effectively to meet required schedules and tasks.
• Teamwork / Continuous Improvement: Foster a collaborative environment which is conducive to teamwork and encourage participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Process / Area Improvements: Identify, support and lead short to long-term improvements in processes and specific areas.
• Direction / Development: Provide guidance and support as needed to the wider Maintenance and Facilities team whilst assisting with training and development of team members.

Profile and Qualifications:

• HND Calibre-Engineering/Maintenance qualification and NEBS or other managerial qualification.
• 18th ed. Wiring Regulations.
• Time served in Maintenance / Facilities (3 years min.).
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with contractors and contractor systems.
• Good PC skills.

You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

At Astemo you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. As a company, we are committed to innovation and excellence in automotive manufacturing. We operate according to our mission, vision and values.

Astemo's mission represents its core reason for existence and the role it seeks to fulfill in society. The vision outlines the state that Astemo aspires to achieve guiding the company's long-term objectives. Underpinning these goals are the values which serve as the foundational principles and decision-making standards upheld by employees of Astemo, ensuring consistent and principled actions across the organisation.

Astemo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.