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MAINTENANCE MANAGERRead the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.PERMANENT | LIVERPOOL - L33 WE ARE COLLOIDS LIMITEDEstablished in 1967 with over 50 years of Masterbatch expertise, Colloids is one of the fastest-growing companies in the plastics industry, with a turnover in excess of 90m. It is a global leader in bespoke, technical thermoplastic Masterbatch solutions supplying the automotive, construction, engineering and electrical/electronic markets. Colloids is a member of the Tosaf Group.Our VisionTo be the world leading supplier and manufacturer of technically advanced masterbatch solutions. We drive innovation with passion and creativity to enhance the customer experience.Our MissionTo deliver technical excellence and create stakeholder value providing innovative solutions to our customers in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Our ValuesSustainability - We act in a socially responsible ethical manner, prioritising safetyTeam Work - Together we achieve our goalsRespect - We encourage an open fair and equal cultureInspire - We are positive, enthusiastic and innovativeVersatility - We empower, adapt and improveExcellence - Service and quality is at the heart of everything we doTHE ROLEWe are seeking a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop an effective site maintenance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring plant availability while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and managing projects, ensuring that our site operates at peak performance.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Implement and maintain a robust preventative maintenance programme for all site facilities.Ensure compliance with all statutory engineering and safety requirements.Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.Act as the primary engineering contact for incident response and troubleshooting.Work closely with the production team to minimise downtime and optimise efficiencies.Stay updated on industry advancements and provide thought leadership on innovative engineering solutions.EXPERIENCEProven experience in maintenance management within a process or manufacturing environment (preferably with previous knowledge of extrusion)Hands-on expertise with pumps, conveyors, motors/drives, heating/cooling systems, and hydraulics.Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a multi-shift maintenance team.Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.Qualified in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (City and Guilds or higher).Multi-skilled with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. BENEFITS33 Days Annual LeavePurchase Additional HolidaysCompany Pension SchemeCycle to Work SchemeMedicash Health Plan/ Company Life PolicyPACKAGE Hours: Monday FridaySalary: Commensurate to the roleLocation: Liverpool, L33Job Type: PermanentReports To: Operations ManagerTO APPLYPlease follow the link below, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application.Recruitment Agencies - we have support from agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) to assist us in hiring for this vacancy.