Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team in the Rotating Machines Rugby manufacturing site. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Leader, you will be a key member of the shop floor management team ensuring the production facility is kept running to maximum efficiency and output. You will be tasked with planning, scheduling, managing breakdowns and delegating tasks. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

In this role you will focus on:

• Being responsible for the planned site manufacturing maintenance including HV test maintenance and the management of the maintenance team.

• Identifying areas for improvement and assigning them to the team for completion.

• Developing maintenance schedules and enforcing them among maintenance staff.

• Developing and maintaining a fully functional Planned Maintenance system.

• Responding to emergency calls for maintenance, including out-of-hours calls.

• Managing the set up and take down of different events.

• Performing troubleshooting to solve minor repair issues.

• Communicating plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance worker staff.

• Working with external suppliers and contractors where necessary.

• Managing the maintenance budget and administrative tasks.

• Delegating tasks to meet maintenance schedules and satisfy employer needs.

• Communicating effectively and building strong relationships with all plant functions, working particularly closely with the Manufacturing Leader, Team Leaders, Advance Manufacturing engineers, and their teams.

• Developing preventive maintenance schedules.

• Carrying out the duties of Senior Appointed Person (SAP).

• Monitoring costs per machine and justifications for replacement equipment.

• Leading a small team of Maintenance Technicians and Technical Admin Support.

• Performing PAT Testing.

• Overseeing contractor work.

• Being required to do some occasional out-of-hours working for breakdowns or services.

• Controlling budget costs.

• Leading plant improvement activities.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree or an HNC/HND level qualification in engineering/manufacturing.

• Maintenance management/supervision experience.

• Experience in planning maintenance operations.

• Knowledge and application of UK regulatory standards.

• Management experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication with proven leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Current health and safety awareness qualification.

• Proven ability to coach and develop individuals and teams.

• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.

• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.

• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK Eyes only”).

• Possession of or ability to obtain SC security clearance vetting level. ( https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc )

What will make you stand out:

• Qualified Senior appointed person (SAP)

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.

• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

• Attractive compensation.

• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.

• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No