Maintenance Area Co-Ordinator

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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