Job Description

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor

• Full Time Permanent Contract
• 40 hours per week
• Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Thursday 7:30am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30pm / Friday 7:30am \xe2\x80\x93 1:30pm
• Job location: Blackpool Business Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP
• Unionised site \xe2\x80\x93 works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To co-ordinate and oversee all maintenance activity on site including preventative and reactive maintenance for plant, machinery and equipment. To organise and facilitate projects and machine installations as required in a machine tool environment. To actively support the development of the maintenance team and maintenance processes through shared knowledge and experience. This role will require good levels of communication and organisation.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry out and organise all maintenance requirements as provided by the Production Manager and Management team whilst ensuring maintenance targets are met.
• Facilitate daily checks on plant & machinery by the maintenance team to ensure that they are fit for purpose recording findings in maintenance logs.
• To coordinate contract servicing of essential machinery ensuring it is carried out according to the service schedules.
• Organise and carry out routine servicing of equipment / machinery according to the preventative maintenance schedules
• To react efficiently and effectively to machine breakdowns allocating the appropriate resource to be able to problem solve causes of breakdown and decide the appropriate course of action to take to resolve the issue in a timely and safe manner.
• Responsible for the requisition of required spares from suitable suppliers in line with maintenance department procedures and to the approval of the Production Manager.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of self and others within the department and to work according to company standards. Responsible for ensuring the maintenance team adhere to safe and good working practices ensuring all identified hazards are reported directly to the Production Manager and Health & Safety Specialist.
• Development of team members through shared knowledge and experience. To work in conjunction with the maintenance team to train operators on correct start-up and shutdown procedures for all machinery.
• Work directly with management to co-ordinate the layout and siting of factory equipment to provide improved work flow areas, supporting the movement, commissioning and de-commissioning of machines and equipment as required.
• Review all on site maintenance processes on a regular basis developing improved methods to reduce downtime and cost save for the business.
• Work directly with the Health & Safety Specialist to support the development and review of risk assessments relating to the operation and upkeep of process machinery and site infrastructure. To actively coordinate and participate in external third party audits for equipment and machinery.
• To maintain the 6S standard at all times
• Any other reasonable duties required by management in support of the business

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

Academic:

• Good general education

Professional Accreditations:

• Time served recognised engineering background with a minimum of City and Guilds, ONC, HNC, NVQ in electrical/mechanical engineering
• Crane, FLT, Sling and cherry picker licenses desirable but not essential

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years hand on experience in a maintenance environment (CNC preferable)
• Aerospace industry experience would be a benefit but not essential
• Detailed of knowledge of other maintenance activity such as electrical and plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics etc
• Knowledge of relevant HS&E legislation

Key Competencies:

• Basic IT skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Knowledge of Manual Handling

Other skills/ Abilities / Personal Attributes:

Skills:

• Excellent problem solving, decision making and time management skills
• Knowledge of Siemens, Fanuc and Heidenhain controlled machines
• High level of hand to eye co-ordination
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings

Abilities:

• Be able to communicate both written and verbally at all levels
• To work with minimum supervision

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible in approach and a team player
• Willingness to undertake and provide further training and development as required

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name \xe2\x80\x9cMagellan Aerospace Corporation\xe2\x80\x9d in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company\xe2\x80\x99s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

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