Farm Maintenance Team Leader

Murphy Family Ventures LLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the activities of maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage safety regulations. Key responsibilities include receiving maintenance requests, managing employee performance, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. This role requires occasional travel and the ability to work weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of CQI principles or willingness to learn.
• Able to lift 50lbs. on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of maintenance mechanics.
• Receives farm maintenance requests and schedules repairs.
• Manages all professional practices in the department.
• Implements preventive maintenance programs for company facilities.

Skills

Ability to organize

Good verbal and communication skills

Team player

Ability to determine work priorities

Tools

4WD truck and trailer

Job description

Supervises and coordinates activities of maintenance mechanics engaged in setting up, installing, repairing and maintaining farm buildings, machinery, and equipment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives farm maintenance requests; investigates and schedules repairs; orders replacement parts and schedules delivery through admin support in a timely manner.
• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Keep daily log of work assigned and completed and follow up with maintenance techs as needed.
• Does farm maintenance as needed.
• Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety and biosecurity regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to accommodate production schedules.
• Assists Maintenance Coordinator as needed to complete new employee checklist / orientation.
• Manages all professional practices in the department. Management is kept aware of all personnel issues relating to the department.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product to Maintenance Coordinator / Maintenance Manager.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase equipment or work crew efficiency to Maintenance Coordinator / Maintenance Manager.
• Suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals to management.
• Provide feedback for annual performance evaluations for employees.
• Serves as "on call" technician for weekends and holidays.
• Responds to emergency needs of Murphy Family Ventures, LLC in times of inclement weather or catastrophic incidents.
• Operates and maintains company vehicle according to company, if assigned.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure security of departmental assets.
• Implements preventive maintenance programs for company facilities.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Murphy Family Ventures, LLC subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.

Job Requirements

• Ability to organize
• Minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of CQI principles or willingness to learn
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to determine work priorities
• Must be able to operate a 4WD truck and trailer

Special Job Requirements

• Must be available for occasional travel
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings when necessary

ADA Requirements

• Must be able to climb over, under and around barn equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to walk, stoop and bend
• Ability to perform repetitive motions
• Ability to see and distinguish colors
• Ability to hear