Asset Reliability Lead in Wakefield

WE ARE 200 years of history. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions. Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building. To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Asset Reliability Lead to come and join our team at our Nostell Factory in Wakefield, WF4 1QH.

The successful applicant will work with the Site Engineering Manager and the Shift Engineering Manager to maximize performance of engineering operations. The Engineering Planner will be responsible for the work planning of the maintenance team and contract labour. The Engineering Planner is a day shift role and will work Monday to Friday (hours to be agreed on appointment).

Key Accountabilities

Company Rules and Procedures

Ensure all statutory obligations, company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working
• environment.
• Work with the site management team to ensure implementation of Company, Factory and Team planned activities.
• Management and administration of a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to facilitate an effective planned maintenance strategy.
• Ensure all relevant data is recorded accurately and communicated effectively.
• Align engineering activity with production requirements and priorities ensuring effective use of available engineering resource hours.
• Application of tools and techniques to generate and facilitate Continuous Improvement practices across all areas of the manufacturing facility to optimise capability.
• Work collaboratively across all support functions, by building effective working relationships.
• Work with the Engineering Stores Controller to ensure effective engineering spares management and availability.
• Work with the Engineering Team to support effective shutdown and maintenance planning.
• Support engineering project activity ensuring objectives are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review of equipment performance/data analysis to allow for effective planning on a priority basis.
• Assist with the planning and completion of statutory related activity to ensure compliance is maintained.

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong Teamwork Skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent planning & organisational Skills
• Effective engagement and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Good IT Skills, use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to influence positive change.
• Ability to challenge effectively.
• Good problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• The ability to analyse/interpret data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge and application of current Health and Safety legislation and practise.
• Ability to implement and drive performance using Continuous Improvement tools & techniques.
• Experience of working with CMMS systems.
• Working Knowledge of Engineering Principles and Practises.
• Experience in supporting maintenance improvement projects.

Desirable

• Time served in engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Training/Coaching/Leadership Skills.
• Involvement delivering systems/processes relating to Maintenance Management.
• Experience of working with CMMS systems.

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

More Details

• Full time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.