Warringtonfire, part of the Element Group has an exciting opportunity for a Engineering Manager to join our growing team across multiple Fire Laboratory sites in Warrington. This is a great opportunity to help formulate the Maintenance Strategy for an established testing, inspection and certification business, which is undergoing a significant expansion project.

• Manage the maintenance departmental resources, services, and facilities, overseeing a multimillion pound state-of-the-art facility at our Birchwood location and another facility undergoing redevelopment at Holmsfield Road
• Offer support and guidance to a third facility situated in High Wycombe
• Maximize the uptime and availability of all plant and testing equipment 
• Develop a Maintenance Strategy utilizing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) ethos, tailored to the specific complexities of the MEP infrastructure 
• Implement a visual management Performance Centre (SQDCP/TPM) for the maintenance team, overseeing performance against deliverables
• Review, audit, and enhance Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, driving continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, leadership, and technical guidance on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and the implementation of preventive measures
• Produce ad hoc and regular reports and analysis reflecting the performance and efficiency of the maintenance department
• Track and validate training and competence 
• Identify and develop team members for succession planning
• Effectively schedule, assign, and track all planned maintenance activities
• Contribute to Capital Expenditure (CapEx) decisions, supporting the identification, construction, delivery, and handover of new assets
• Identify Business & Safety Critical assets, implementing an asset care regime
• Organise and facilitate prompt emergency repairs of equipment and infrastructure 
• Enhance productivity and capacity through modifications, extensions, or new low-cost items for existing equipment
• Foster a positive H&S culture
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, specifically adhering to 5S principles, and conducting regular audits of designated areas
• Ensure adherence to all procedures and support the maintenance of ISO 17025 accreditation
• Support new or existing laboratory setups and the installation of replacement or new test equipment
• Develop Standard Engineering Practice (SEP) processes and procedures, training all maintenance personnel to ensure compliance and proficiency

• Previous experience of effectively leading and managing a multiskilled site team
• Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement (CI) tools (5S, TPM, RCA, PDCA)
• Experience of working within an Integrated Management System and utilisation of a CMMS
• A working understanding of service and repair requirements for a wide range of M&E equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong influencer
• Flexibility to travel between sites
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Demonstrable gravitas and visible leadership
• Strong Financial and commercial acumen
• Ability to review performance, identify problems and implement their solution
• An understanding of ISO 17025 is desirable but not essential
• Ideally a Degree or HNC qualified engineer in either a Mechanical or Electrical field

For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance  / Legal & General Pension scheme / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme 

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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.