Maintenance Manager

Reach PLC.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Job Description

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity of safe systems across the site and adhering to any safety instructions.

You'll support engineering teams with day-to-day issues, ensuring smooth handovers and project timelines. Coordinating the focus of engineering teams is key, especially regarding production requirements, equipment maintenance, operator support, training, and development.

You'll also monitor, improve, and innovate engineering processes while collaborating with other departments and suppliers to enhance functions and processes continuously. Completing all mandatory training is necessary to ensure a safe working environment.

Financially, you'll lead initiatives that drive efficiencies within the engineering function and support data collection for maintenance activities and project work. This involves working closely with finance and management to assess investment viability and maximise the engineering budget.

You'll challenge standard practices to find improvement opportunities, limit waste, and report any hazards or risks that could impact the business. Additionally, you'll perform any other duties as required by management that align with your training and capabilities.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you'll need to be a confident people manager capable of leading the department, especially in the absence of the Engineering & Asset Manager. Experience in managing contractors and maintaining site services is essential.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced FMCG environment by multitasking effectively and employing continuous improvement tools. Strong communication skills are crucial, allowing you to interact across all organisational levels. Being IT literate is necessary for managing processes and using systems like CMMS.

Ideally, you have experience as a shift-based engineer or engineering manager within FMCG, with the ability to handle multiple projects and demonstrate leadership. Flexibility for out-of-hours work when needed is also important.

Ideally you'll come from an apprentice background in an engineering environment /HNC/HND level engineering qualification.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

• Help saving for your retirement- join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day- an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave- including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan- free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support- including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities- you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.