Maintenance Manager
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224777143
Job Description:
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Subject to skill set and experience
About Us:
Thames Reinforcements is a leading provider of high-quality reinforcing steel products for the construction industry. We operate a busy, fast-paced rebar fabrication shop, processing steel cut and bend services. We are looking for an experienced and driven Maintenance Manager to join our team and ensure the reliability and efficiency of our machinery and facility.
The Role:
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance department, ensuring maximum run time of all machinery—including automated cutting lines, bending machines, overhead cranes, and shear lines. You will lead a team and manage the preventative maintenance program, and oversee all facility upkeep.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Develop and execute a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule to minimize downtime, while swiftly managing breakdown repairs.
- Machine Reliability: Maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery, including rebar shears, stirrup benders, pile cage machines, and hydraulic systems.
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor a team.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and local standards.
- Inventory & Budgeting: Manage spare parts inventory, tools, and maintenance budget.
- Contractor Management: Supervise external contractors for specialized equipment or facility repairs.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or Supervisor in a heavy industrial, steel, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical background in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Experience with PLC systems and automated machinery is a major plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of safety regulations (e.g.,PUWER LOLER).
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career progression and autonomy.
- A stable, growing company.