At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Mechanical Maintenance team and drive engineering improvements at Dunbar Cement Plant.
- Company: Join Tarmac, a dynamic company committed to inclusivity and diverse backgrounds.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and a contributory pension.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital role within the cement industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance leadership and a relevant engineering degree.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a permanent Head of Mechanical to join our team at Dunbar Cement Plant. This role is site based 5 days per week, Monday to Friday on a 37 hour week. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Role Responsibility
- Medium to long-term objectives of the Mechanical Maintenance department.
- Acting as a champion for engineering improvements and promoting best practices for the Plant.
- Managing and motivating the team, ensuring coordination and cooperation between Maintenance and other Plant departments.
- Identifying skills gaps within the team, building plans for development including 1-2-1's and PDP's, supporting longer term retention and succession planning.
- Ensuring completion of mechanical maintenance tasks with the highest level of safety, quality and effectiveness at minimum cost to maximise equipment availability, applying preventative and predictive maintenance practices which are measured and monitored using specific maintenance KPI's.
- Working closely with the engineering leadership team to define the medium and long-term strategy for the Plant maintenance.
- Plant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This may involve night working, weekend and Bank holidays, and being on call if necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in a similar role as well as experience/knowledge of leading a Mechanical Maintenance department ideally gained within the Cement industry or similar heavy industrial plant environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Operating within safety regulations, standards and managing statutory compliance against these standards.
- Tackling complex technical challenges with an analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Possess technical knowledge of mechanical and process control maintenance operations.
- Financial management and budget control.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree or equivalent
- NEBOSH Practical Engineering operations
- Knowledge and experience of RCA techniques
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents
Head of Mechanical employer: Tarmac Trading Ltd
At Tarmac, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our Dunbar Cement Plant. As the Head of Mechanical, you will benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises employee development through tailored growth plans and access to various employee communities. With competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a contributory pension scheme, Tarmac is committed to ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
