Role overview

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our team within Vistry Works East Midlands, at our factory in Coalville working on the day shift. As Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will report to the Head of Maintenance and act as a support function to that person and the maintenance team. The role involves analysing current processes on a range of equipment including semi-automated wall panel lines, floor cassette benches, roof truss presses, and timber saws. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical ability, excellent people management and coaching skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Strong contractor management is a must also. We are always looking at our next project or improvement in all aspects of the factory, so a strong portfolio of past projects will be expected.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
  • Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
  • Christmas company shutdown
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • A UK Higher National Diploma (HND), Higher National Certificate (HNC), BTEC National Diploma (OND), or Equivalent level 3 electrical qualification
  • IOSH
  • Experience of working with statutory regulations such as compliance checks and machine safety protocols
  • Experience in automated equipment
  • Experience with project management or Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma processes
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Flexibility to work on other shifts to cover leave
  • Contractor management
  • Project management
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborative
  • Professionalism
  • Problem solving mindset
  • Positivity
  • Accountability

  Desirable...

  • NEBOSH
  • Experience using data analysis tools and PLC-based control systems.
  • Experience in timber manufacturing, construction products, or similar industries
  • Strong leadership
• More about the Senior Maintenance Engineer role...
  • Deputise for the head of maintenance when needed
  • Management of the day-to-day contractors on site
  • Help to develop best practice across all maintenance and facilities functions
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to collect and analyse data to improve processes
  • Deliver and support site-based projects
  • Lead and deliver CI projects and help to deliver a culture change
  • Support and mentor the maintenance team to develop their career and technical expertise
  • Working closely with the maintenance team and production teams to understand operational requirements and minimize disruptions during maintenance activities
  • Implement robust RCA on issues highlighting improvements and follow on actions
  • Help to develop all critical spares and PPM packages for all automation

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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