Group Maintenance & Reliability Manager

Group Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Field Based, UK
Competitive salary + company car + benefits

Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’ve held a Superbrand status since 2010, and we’re a successful FTSE 250! Every step we take and every product we make is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.

Our engineering experts are at the heart of our operation! The function ensures our machines run smoothly and efficiently so our manufacturing teams can create exceptional landscaping, building, and roofing products. From maintenance and machining to fitting, installation, electrical, and project management, our engineering teams are dedicated to delivering world-class results. We're more than just a company; we're pioneers, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries in our industry!

As an industry leader, we're committed to continuous innovation and growth for our operation and people. We're seeking a Group Maintenance and Reliability Manager to join our dynamic team. You'll be instrumental in driving operational excellence, ensuring our manufacturing facilities operate at peak performance and paving the way for long-term sustainability.

So, what’s the mission?
As Group Maintenance and Reliability Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering strategy. Reporting to our Group Head of Engineering, you'll collaborate with teams across the Marshalls network to develop and implement innovative technological solutions that drive our business forward.

Now imagine leading a function of talented professionals, shaping the future of our reliability engineering strategies, and ensuring that our facilities run smoothly day after day. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative approaches to optimise equipment safety, reliability, and performance. From establishing key performance indicators to implementing data-driven methodologies like Root Cause Analysis and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, you will be instrumental in minimising downtime and maximising efficiency.

Your leadership will extend beyond your function. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the Marshalls group, ensuring that maintenance activities align with asset criticality and production needs alongside Marshalls’ capital investment portfolio. You will also foster strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in our operations.

You will champion innovation and continuous improvement. Your expertise will be instrumental in exploring, championing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to improve asset reliability. You'll contribute to developing new software solutions and processes to enhance our operations and position us for long-term success.

This position will require regular travel and overnight stays across the UK.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• A strong technical background with expertise in relevant technologies and software development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of engineers across a network, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset
• Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in the field of engineering
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in leadership, computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred

Benefits
We don't just build paths; we pave the way for personal and professional growth. Join us and create a future where your skills and ambitions can flourish. Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Car
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

More about Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.

Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions.

Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates.

Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories.

Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! Find out more about Marshalls: www.marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

This is your chance to engineer your own success. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary! Applications close on 23rd October 2024.

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