Fitters Manager at Kempston Recruitment

• Our client is seeking a Fitters Manager for their Fitting Department, who is detail orientated, process-driven and dedicated, to join their team. The Fitters Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Fitters team to ensure all mechanical equipment, machinery, and the plant operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities

Responsibilities: 

• Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
• Monitor the quality and efficiency of the team 
• Manage the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
• Manage and assist with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting
• Assist employees with fault finding 
• Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
• Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
• Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing of quality parts and spares
• Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
• At least 5 years of proven management experience
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of power tools
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required