Main responsibilities:
- Work with Head of Operations to effectively plan workload and job allocation, ensuring tasks are completed in order of priority
- Work with departmental managers to ensure repairs or planned work to machinery is carried out with minimal disruption to operations
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure that the sufficient and relevant materials required for repairs and regeneration projects are purchased
- Ensure that repairs and building projects are completed to a high standard, in line with all relevant regulations
- Management of the departmental budget, monitoring weekly and periodical costs to ensure work remains compliant with budgets set
- Communicate effectively and with confidence to highlight achievements and any improvements required by implementing changes in working practice
- All team members are fully trained for the task assigned to them, arranging training as necessary.
- Effective management of employee holidays and absences, arranging cover as required
- Overtime kept at a minimum and reduced, where possible
- Monitor performance and output and highlight any areas of concern to senior management
- Planning and implementation of any long-term projects or work to be completed during periods of shutdown
- Effectively analyse and respond to all situations that should arise in relation to site maintenance and production
- Proactively seek to reduce wastage and reduce costs where necessary within the company
- Establishing an effective planned maintenance programme for plant, equipment, machinery and buildings for which the company has a responsibility
About You
- Proven experience in a managerial role within the manufacturing industry
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate, coach, develop, motivate and build effective relationships within teams
- Competence with Microsoft Office and its relevant functions
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyor systems
- Knowledge of building services and automated systems
- Ability to carry out dynamic Risk Assessments
- Experience of planning PPM’s and responding to reactive maintenance
- Ability to plan scheduled of inspection and testing
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Strong initiative and decision-making abilities
- Good time management and team-working skills
- Educated to HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject and hold current engineering certificates in the relevant fields
About The Company
As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you’ll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that’s twice been voted the UK’s Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That’s on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.
Engineering Manager employer: Wren Kitchens
Wren Kitchens is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Croydon where creativity meets precision. With competitive salaries and quarterly bonuses, employees enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside the opportunity to make a tangible impact on customers' homes. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every kitchen and bedroom design is executed to perfection.
