Maintenance Team Leader

CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through ourHybrid Work Model.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and manage a robust preventive maintenance program to ensure timely and effective maintenance reducing equipment downtime and improving overall plant efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations actively enforcing corporate Zero Harm policies and conducting regular safety checks on equipment and building services.
• Implement process reliability systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving equipment reliability and efficiency targets.
• Manage the procurement inventory and budget control of spare parts and consumables ensuring effective stock management to support maintenance activities.
• Lead and support capital expenditure projects related to equipment upgrades new installations and plant improvements ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor and optimize the use of utilities such as electricity gas and water identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure plant compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards through regular safety audits equipment testing and asset management processes.
• Lead mentor and develop the maintenance team ensuring adequate staffing training and performance management to meet the operational needs of the plant.

Engineering Team Leader
Location: FinglasDublin
Type: Full time Permanent (Monday to Friday days)

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for safety reliability and continuous improvement Do you enjoy developing high-performing maintenance teams and driving plant performance in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment If so wed love to hear from you!

CHEP is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to lead the engineering function at our Dublin Service Centre. This is a key leadership role where youll ensure plant equipment and services are maintained safely efficiently and in line with operational and compliance standards.

Youll play a critical role in embedding and maturing the sites Engineering TPM Maintenance Strategy driving a proactive reliability-focused culture across the plant. Working in a highly automated environment youll support PLC-driven systems lead continuous improvement initiatives and use data and CMMS insights to improve asset performance and uptime.

What Youll Be Responsible For

• Leading and developing a team of eight Maintenance Technicians ensuring high levels of capability engagement and accountability
• Embedding and continuously improving the Engineering TPM Maintenance Strategy driving a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance
• Managing breakdowns and planned maintenance activities deploying internal and external resources effectively
• Developing and delivering a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy ensuring compliance and closing maintenance gaps
• Driving equipment reliability through optimisation standard procedures and performance monitoring
• Managing engineering data systems and ensuring strong CMMS compliance and data integrity
• Supporting engineering and capex projects including specification installation and commissioning of new automated equipment
• Owning maintenance budgets and controlling maintenance material spend
• Managing contractors on site in line with legal safety and company requirements
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring full compliance with Health Safety and Environmental standards
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement and business improvement opportunities
  

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience leading maintenance or engineering teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong technical background with experience in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines
• Experience working in automated plants ideally with exposure to PLC controlled systems
• Track record of embedding TPM or reliability based maintenance strategies
• Experience using CMMS systems with implementation or optimisation experience highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and P&L responsibilities
• Confident people leader with strong coaching communication and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient proactive and comfortable leading change in a fast-paced environment
  

Qualifications

Essential:

• Completed Level 3 recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent (mechanical and/or electrical)
• HNC/HND NVQ Level 4 or equivalent engineering qualification (preferred)

Desirable:

• NEBOSH
• 18th Edition
• PLC experience
  

Whats in It for You

• Certified Top 17 Global Employer
• Annual bonus up to 10% based on company and individual performance
• Private healthcare (single cover)
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday statutory holidays with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days
• 7.5% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

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