Multi Skilled Maintenance Co-ordinator

MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE CO-ORDINATOR
Manufacturing | Full time | £21.51 per hour
Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:15pm. Overtime may be required and is paid at one-and-a-half times the normal rate.

Role Overview

A local manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Co-ordinator to manage and coordinate a small team of maintenance fitters while supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of site equipment and facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in machining and tooling, preferably within a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The role will provide effective maintenance support, minimise production disruption and ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance personnel, including subcontractors.

• Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and maintain accurate documentation, including breakdown repair records.

• Manage inventory stock levels using usage analysis records.

• Coordinate prompt breakdown repairs during and outside normal working hours, using internal or external support where required.

• Conduct regular building and machinery inspections to identify and resolve issues.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records and report concerns to the Production Manager.

• Competently operate manual machinery, including mills, lathes and grinders.

• Maintain existing tooling and jigs, including documentation and revision updates.

• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and implement effective solutions.

• Work with the Production Manager to identify and implement factory improvements.

• Build effective working relationships across support functions to optimise factory performance.

Skills & Experience

• Time-served with at least two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

• Strong hands-on maintenance and engineering experience.

• Practical experience in machining and tooling is preferred.

• Experience working within a fast-moving manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Strong fault-finding and mechanical maintenance skills.

• Competent in operating manual machinery, including mills, lathes and grinders.

• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Six Sigma principles would be advantageous.

• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance, tooling and inspection documentation.