Maintenance Area Co-Ordinator

Area Co-Ordinator (Maintenance) Reporting To \n

Maintenance Manager

Location \n

Southampton

Working Hours \n

37.5 hours per weekMonday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm

The Role \n

We are seeking an experienced Area Co-Ordinator (Maintenance) to support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring maintenance targets and operational standards are achieved within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating maintenance activities, supporting production requirements, improving operational performance, and leading maintenance activities across the department.

Key Responsibilities \n

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• Provide holiday and absence cover for the Maintenance Manager when required
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• Order spare parts required for breakdown repairs
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• Organise team holiday cover and overtime requirements
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• Delegate maintenance tasks across the team
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• Liaise with Production Managers and Supervisors to prioritise repairs
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• Attend daily operational and management meetings
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• Maintain KPI data, graphs, and cost control records
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• Support and manage long-term breakdown issues
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• Conduct housekeeping audits to maintain high site standards
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• Support health & safety compliance and risk reduction activities
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• Work closely with the Quality team to identify and resolve maintenance-related quality issues
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• Manage consumable stock takes
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• Assist with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
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• Escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner
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• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures
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• Provide support across departments when required
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Essential Skills & Experience \n

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• Qualified Engineer
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• Educated to GCSE level minimum
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• Previous experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
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• Strong communication and leadership skills
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• Ability to motivate and coordinate teams effectively
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• Experience working with KPIs, targets, and objectives
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• Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance activities
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• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
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Desirable Skills \n

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• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management (or working towards Level 5)
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• Six Sigma Green Belt
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• Supervisory or team leadership experience
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• Health & Safety qualifications or strong working knowledge
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• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
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Personal Attributes \n

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• Positive and adaptable attitude
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• Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills
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• Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
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• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
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• Organised and able to work under pressure
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• Right first-time attitude with strong attention to detail
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• Passionate about maintaining high operational standards
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What’s on Offer \n

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• Permanent Monday to Friday role
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• 37.5 hour working week
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• Opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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• Career development and progression opportunities
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• Supportive team environment
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