Regional Maintenance Manager (Heavy Plant)

Location: Cornwall & South West Devon

Salary: Up to £70k per year + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a privately owned mineral and aggregates contractor with extensive experience in the plant industry.

They are seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager with a background in Heavy Plant to join their team.

You will be responsible for minimising asset downtime and driving repair, servicing, and compliance standards.

The Role:

As the day-to-day manager and point of contact for the regional Service Engineers, you will be expected to coach and develop them, improving their performance.

You will play a crucial role in managing and promoting a safe working environment while supporting the safety of all personnel.

Reporting directly to the Head of Assets & Commercial, you will have a pivotal role in the success of the maintenance operations.

Working closely with the Head of Field Service, as well as the Warranty and Technical managers at the Head Office, you will liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.

Duties:



Ensure the safe protection of the company's assets, monitor major component health, and contribute to overall asset lifecycle management.
You will also oversee asset compliance and manage the region's Field Service Engineer (FSE) team.
Make informed decisions that impact operational performance and asset condition.
Oversee all maintenance activities across the region, including breakdowns, servicing, preventative maintenance, and defect management.
Ensure full compliance of all assets under your control, including brake testing, LOLER's, 6-weekly inspections, and MOT's.
Engage in cost-control and performance-improving initiatives, actively monitoring wear component performance (such as Tyres, GET, UC) to minimise costs.



Requirements:



Previous experience in a similar role.
Strong skills as a Regional Maintenance Manager with expertise in Heavy Plant equipment.
Excellent man-management, communication, and decision-making abilities.
Proactive approach to safety and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
IT proficiency, including the use of Excel and asset databases.



Benefits:



Competitive Salary
Company vehicle
Income protection
Pension scheme
Private medical coverage



Keywords: Regional Maintenance Manager, Heavy Plant, Heavy Plant Fitter, Heavy Plant Engineer, Regional Manager

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