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The successful applicant will join the Leighton Buzzard management team, providing engineering and technical support to the factory on cost reduction & efficiency enhancements, improvement projects, problem solving and other aspects of process improvement.

Key responsibilities will lie in the following functional areas:

Management of a small Maintenance Team comprising 4 Fitters and 2 Technicians.
Budgetary control of the plant and building maintenance spend, which will include liaison and negotiation with suppliers and the appointment and control of contractors.
Provision of technical expertise on a range of manufacturing and engineering issues.
Further development of the safety culture on site.
To further develop and maintain Health & Safety management systems.
Project management of defined improvement projects.
The position could involve travel to all parts of the UK.

Applicants will need to possess the following:

A recognised engineering or manufacturing qualification.
Relevant experience in a manufacturing industry, preferably gained within the construction products sector.
Well-developed numeracy and sound IT skills.
A demonstrable commitment to the continuous improvement ethic and the TPM process.
A high degree of self-motivation.
Experience of project management.
Understanding of PLC systems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
An ability to meet deadlines and stay cool under pressure.
NEBOSH certificated.
Experience of project management.
Understanding of PLC systems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
An ability to meet deadlines and stay cool under pressure.
NEBOSH certificated.

Chris Phillipson,

Site Manager,