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We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor based in Stoke-On-Trent

This role will be a hands-on role offering support to the UK Plant EIM Manager and to provide strong leadership skills to the Maintenance Department.
You will be providing engineering solutions, primarily through hands on reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance schedules on the production plant & equipment at our filling plants. You will deal with sub contractors and design authorities who will assist in the execution of other maintenance work according to engineering best practices, procedures, standards and IMS to ensure 100% compliance in all areas. Keeping accurate up to date records of equipment calibration and certification is a key part of this role. You will also assist in managing small installation improvement projects across the whole IPG operation. The role will involve traveling between other IPG plants across the country to assist and cover other regional IPG Engineers if required.

Perform on time maintenance via constructive planning with the production team and sub-contractor.
Undertake the maintenance work as per procedures and standards, along with engineering best practices.
Repair and replacement of parts on cryogenic pumps and Industrial packaged gas filling systems.
Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly inspections and record using the dedicated computer maintenance management system.
Communicate and report potential production and/or safety related problems that may affect people (employees and surrounding public), the business and the assets. Provide a "Can do" service to the production department.
Local site spare parts management (efficient spare part stock level allowing good productivity and in line with budget expectations).
Ensure all statutory inspections are logged. File relevant paperwork accordingly for safe keeping.
Write reports on defects or recurring issues.
Provide accurate information to support the Capex process.
Ensure all quality and safety procedures are followed.
Work with the Engineering Team to define and formulate solutions for obsolescence and upgrades.
Assess every job individually.
Observe the work area and report any unsafe conditions or behavior and report it to their line manager, propose corrective actions. Essential knowledge and skills specific to the roll:

Previous experience within the Industrial Gas Sector, Chemical and Oil Industry along with experience of processes on COMAH related sites.
A solid background and experience in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineering.
Knowledge and previous use of CMMS is essential.
Good knowledge / understanding of plant / process Instrumentation and controls, electrical components and systems, safety systems and electrical wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of Pressure Safety Systems Regulation and written schemes is essential.
Ability to work on own initiative to organise, prioritise work under a pressurised environment and adapt readily in response to operational changes.
Attention to accuracy and knowledge of Management Of Change Procedures. Previous experience of Permit To Work systems and RAMS.
Full UK driving license.

Desirable knowledge and know-how specific to the role:

PLC, SCADA, drives and automation experience.
Knowledge of Cryogenic processes and cryogenic storage and pumping systems.
Compressor and Cooling systems.
The use of Computer Purchasing systems and SAP.
Knowledge of maintenance software systems.
Preferred Qualifications are HND/HNC in an Engineering subject or relevant experience backed up with completed Engineering Apprenticeship
IOSH working safely or NEBOSH

This recruitment is handled by our internal recruitment team. For that reason, we do not want to be contacted by recruitment/consultancy companies. Thanks in advance