CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Our Maintenance Manager will provide leadership and expertise to our UK&I Service Centres and support our plant based maintenance teams with standards and KPIs and our maintenance system. You’ll develop the team delivering improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost and Best Practice Maintenance.

CHEP is the largest pallet pooler in the UK. Our pallets are used throughout our customers supply chain, collected from the end user and brought back to our plants, where they’re repaired and resprayed. Our Plants operate a variety of automated conveyor and chain systems with a mixture of pneumatics and hydraulics on site.

Key responsibilities

Ensure the highest level of safety is maintained at each service centre by providing oversight and expertise in the areas of functional machinery safetyEnsure sites are audited and checked for safe operation of equipmentEnsure all legislative requirements related to engineering and site services are being metEnsure all electrical and mechanical standards are followedEnsure all best practice and improvements to standards are captured through change request process.Provide guidance and leadership to MTL on maintenance strategy and standards and ensure these are delivered at each service centre.Deploy and maintain CMMS system across regions Service CentresCoordinate maintenance strategy and systems with other regional and European TSM’sEnsure critical spares are available through efficient spare parts managementWorking with Training manager ensure all Technical Training requirements are metProvide Electrical Duty Holder support across all plants.Ensure service contracts are met across all sites.Develop central reference technical library

What you’ll need;

Professional Engineering Qualification HNC or Degree levelMachinery Safety Qualification (Machinery Safety Expert or C&G)Engineering Maintenance – NVQ 3 or aboveIdeally you’ll be have a NEBOSH certificatePLC/controls professional qualification You’ll have worked in engineering management within the manufacturing or process industryLean Manufacturing experience.CBM experienceBiomass experience would also be advantageous

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Preferred Education

Degree and equivalent - Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Level of Work Experience

5 - 7 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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