Head of Mechanical Engineering

Overview

We are currently looking for a permanent

Head of Mechanical

to join our friendly team at Dunbar Cement Plant. This role is site based 5 days per week, Monday to Friday on a 37 hour week.Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Role responsibilities

Medium to long-term objectives of the Mechanical Maintenance department. Acting as a champion for engineering improvements and promoting best practices for the Plant.Managing and motivating the team, ensuring coordination and cooperation between Maintenance and other Plant departments.Identifying skills gaps within the team, building plans for development including 1-2-1s and PDPs, supporting longer term retention and succession planning.Ensuring completion of mechanical maintenance tasks with the highest level of safety, quality and effectiveness at minimum cost to maximise equipment availability, applying preventative and predictive maintenance practices which are measured and monitored using specific maintenance KPIs.Working closely with the engineering leadership team to define the medium and long-term strategy for the Plant maintenance.Plant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This may involve night working, weekend and Bank holidays, and being on call if necessary.The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of

Head of Mechanical

will have experience in a similar role as well as experience/knowledge of:Leading a Mechanical Maintenance department ideally gained within the Cement industry or similar heavy industrial plant environment. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.Operating within safety regulations, standards and managing statutory compliance against these standards.Benefits and opportunities

Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks). We currently have nine communities including REACH: Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents and carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment as closing dates may change.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward.#Tarmac ..... full job details .....