Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Maintenance Section Manager

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Salary: £48,500 - £60,615 Dependant on Experience (paid overtime available) (Salary includes shift allowance)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation: Not supported with this role

Shift Pattern: 4 Crew, 3 Shifts per week (days/nights rotation, Mon - Sat)

Hiring Manager: Peter McLeod

Your impact shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation, here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world and are used in many industries including mining, construction, and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

16 Rest Days during 4-week shift cycle (57%)182.5 Annual holiday hours plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday hours awarded every 2-years (max x40 hours)Up to 10% Bonus TargetDefined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%)Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover etc)Employee Assistance ProgramFree onsite parkingOnsite Gym

Job Purpose:

Caterpillar in Peterlee, UK is currently hiring 2 Maintenance Section Managers. As a Maintenance Section Manager, you will supervise and provide leadership to a team of Multi Skilled Maintenance Team Leaders and Technicians while adhering to Caterpillar’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability. The Section Manager is responsible for ensuring that a high level of uptime is achieved on a wide range of equipment throughout the facility in support of Operations achieving build plan.

What skills/experience you will have:

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledgeProven experience in Leading, Coaching and Developing Maintenance TeamsMaintenance resource coordination for planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairStrong communication skills, both written and verbalExperience working in a busy manufacturing environmentAbility to drive improvements in team performance and safety cultureA proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Top candidates will also have:

Engineering/Manufacturing Degree or equivalent experience in MaintenanceNEBOSH/IOSH Qualification or evidence of safety improvement activitiesExcellent PC, Presentation and Communication SkillsKnowledge of PUWER & LOLER regulationsPLC Knowledge

Key Tasks and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Management of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown maintenance on:Automated Metal Cutting Equipment including Laser and PlasmaAutomated Paint PlantRobotic Welding SystemsWelding equipmentHydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsElectronic Torque equipmentAutomated Moving Lines/AGVsHydraulic PressesOverhead and Semi Goliath CranesProvide technical direction and logical breakdown approach to Maintenance TeamUtilising the Computerised Maintenance Management System (SAP PM, Agility etc) to review previous breakdown data and record actions taken on breakdown recoveriesDriving breakdown root cause identification and countermeasure implementationPrioritise Maintenance resource to meet operational requirementsIdentify opportunities to reduce Mean Time To Repair and increase Mean Time Between Failures

What Skills You Will Have:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic:
• Contributes to short-term operational plans.
• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
• Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.

Problem Solving:
• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.
• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.
• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.
• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.
• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.
• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.

Manufacturing Preventive Maintenance:
• Coordinates resources for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of plant equipment.
• Designs procedures for preventive measures to help improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Diagnoses problems and malfunctions in a wide variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Oversees that safety and health standards adhere to the preventive maintenance tasks.
• Trains the subordinates as well as equipment operators on how to prolong the life span of manufacturing equipment.
• Updates preventive maintenance systems for all schedules of manufacturing equipment.

Plant Operation and Maintenance:
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of plant operations and maintenance systems.
• Participates in planning for automating operations and retooling of an assembly line.
• Consults on operations routing and back-up capabilities.
• Analyzes plant floor operations; evaluates trends and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Works with complex issues in all major production runs and their criticalities for the manufacturing organization.
• Advises others on key aspects of effective and efficient operation and workload optimization.

To apply for this position please Log onto Caterpillar Careers (http://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers) > Careers > Search and apply > paste the job number from then advert into the search box and then follow the application process.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates:

March 5, 2025 - March 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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