Futures Recruitment Ltd
Area Co-Ordinator (Maintenance)
Reporting To
Maintenance Manager
Location
Southampton
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm
The Role
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.
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
- Provide holiday and absence cover for the Maintenance Manager when required
- Order spare parts required for breakdown repairs
- Organise team holiday cover and overtime requirements
- Delegate maintenance tasks across the team
- Liaise with Production Managers and Supervisors to prioritise repairs
- Attend daily operational and management meetings
- Maintain KPI data, graphs, and cost control records
- Support and manage long-term breakdown issues
- Conduct housekeeping audits to maintain high site standards
- Support health & safety compliance and risk reduction activities
- Work closely with the Quality team to identify and resolve maintenance-related quality issues
- Manage consumable stock takes
- Assist with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
- Escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures
- Provide support across departments when required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified Engineer
- Educated to GCSE level minimum
- Previous experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to motivate and coordinate teams effectively
- Experience working with KPIs, targets, and objectives
- Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance activities
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Desirable Skills
- ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management (or working towards Level 5)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Health & Safety qualifications or strong working knowledge
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations
Personal Attributes
- Positive and adaptable attitude
- Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement
- Organised and able to work under pressure
- Right first-time attitude with strong attention to detail
- Passionate about maintaining high operational standards
What’s on Offer
- Permanent Monday to Friday role
- 37.5 hour working week
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive team environment
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