Maintenance Shift Manager

Mission Resourcing are delighted to be working with our prestigious client in Dewsbury who are looking for a Maintenance Shift Manager to join their busy team.

About the Business:

Our Client are a world-known yarn manufacturer. They source the highest quality wool from across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand and then transform it into premium yarn at the specialist wool processing and dyeing mills.

About The Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• 4 days working week
• 2 shift patterns (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday)
• 10hrs shifts

About the role:

The Planned Maintenance Shift Manager will be responsible for leading the maintenance team and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and safe operation of manufacturing equipment, systems, facilities and infrastructure. This role focuses on minimising downtime, optimising asset utilisation, and implementing preventive maintenance (PPM) strategies to maximise production output and reduce reactive maintenance. The Planned Maintenance Shift Manager will be required to provide technical advice and support to the team to assist with problem solving, as well as being responsible for maintaining effective budget control and reporting regularly on expenditure. The role will infrequently require work to be managed outside of normal working hours to reduce the impact on Production.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Operations: Lead and manage the daily operations of the maintenance department, including scheduling, troubleshooting, and repairs. Ensure that all maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations. Implement and manage PPM programmes to minimise reactive downtime. Oversee the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, building systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and facilities infrastructure. Coordinate and supervise contractors carrying out maintenance work or small project works.
• Asset Management: Develop and implement asset management strategies to manage the life cycle and performance of equipment and facilities. Maintain an accurate and up to date inventory of all equipment and assets, ensuring spare parts are readily available. Collaborate with the finance department to develop and manage the capital expenditure budget for asset improvements and replacements. Conduct regular audits of assets to ensure they are properly maintained and in good working condition. Implement a system to manage the day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a small team of electrical & mechanical maintenance technicians, providing ongoing training recommendations and performance feedback. Adopt a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork within the maintenance department. Manage employee shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage for maintenance operations.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Ulster H&S policies, HSENI guidelines and environmental regulations. Work in conjunction with the H&S manager to conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and training to minimise workplace hazards. Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment usage and maintenance. Organise external statutory inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in maintenance processes and equipment performance. Collaborate with production teams to implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Use data driven approaches to improve maintenance response times, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability.
• Budgeting and Reporting: Prepare and manage the maintenance budgets. Ensure cost-effective procurement of maintenance supplies, parts, and services, setting up service contracts and renewing when required.

Additional Responsibilities for all Employees:

• Ensure implementation and adherence to company policy, rules and regulations at all times.
• Ensure procedures are adhered to and a high level of Customer Service is maintained.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to the company Equal Opportunity policy at all times.
• Ensure Health and Safety responsibilities are adhered to at all times.
• Provide flexibility by supporting the management of other departments when required to do so.
• Carry out any other duties as deemed necessary and reasonable by management.

Skills & Experience:

• Education: An engineering related qualification or industry experience.
• Experience: 5+ years at supervisory or manager level, preference given to candidates with experience in a mill environment/textile industry particularly with carding, spinning and finishing processes.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Leadership and management: Ability to motivate, train, and direct a team.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Planning and organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Safety awareness: Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in using relevant software and systems.
• Project Management: Ability to implement change projects particularly with a lean manufacturing emphasis.
• Budgetary: Experience setting and managing budgets.

If you are currently looking for work and are interested in this opportunity, feel free to give Dominika a call on 07961 579956, or simply click apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invests in people. Should you feel that your skills and experience match the above we would be delighted to receive your application.

Mission Resourcing are working as a recruiting partner to handle all recruitment activity. Due to the volume of applications unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.