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Maintenance Team Leader

Coalville
3 weeks ago
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Maintenance Team Leader

£60,000

Coalville

4 on 4 off

Our client are a market leader in their industry, they are seeking a maintenance team leader to join their team in Coalville. The role will be responsible for a 4 man team and cover the sites machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities & Duties – Maintenance Team Leader

Lead the shift maintenance team
Report out on shift maintenance team activities
Ensure team works to high standards of health & safety to meet or exceed legislative requirements & company standards
Deputise for Shift Manager if they are not on site
Ensure shift team are following reporting protocols and carrying out maintenance reporting through CMMS system
Ensure shift team are filling out Major Breakdown Reports as required
Lead completion of TPM/PPM activities
Constantly monitor each stage of the process.
Ensure correct spare parts are identified and fitted to operate safely
Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions, escalating for support when appropriate
Ensure that the team always follow the site PPE policy.
Essential experience and qualifications – Maintenance Team Leader

ONC level 3 diploma in relevant field of engineering but HNC in Engineering preferred
Siemens S7 PLC training
Fanuc Robot Training
You will need a good working knowledge of PLC’s and all associated controlled automated equipment and be a competent in fault diagnosis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Fault diagnosis and repairs
Most of the plant will contain HMI display screens. It will be part of your job function to understand the systems operation and relate it to Electrical/mechanical faults.
Benefits – Maintenance Team Leader

26 days annual leave
Pension
Continuous recognised training
Career progression
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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