Warehouse Maintenance Leader

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Red Sky Personnel is looking for a Maintenance Leader - Logistics

Join our client based in Egham, with travel to Heathrow Airport.

Working Hours:

- 5 days out of 7 (may include some weekends)

- 08:00 - 16:30

- 7.45 daily hours (on-call availability required)

Salary: £34,650

Grade: B

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Scheduling & Oversight

• Ensure the scheduling of routine maintenance of all equipment and warehouse services in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Undertake the scheduling of inspections & reviews to meet requirements.
• Provide up-to-date schedules of work and maintain adequate records of works carried out as required.
• Manage the in-house trainer to ensure prioritization of workload to deliver essential training.
• Ensure all maintenance works are carried out in line with the Logistics Known Supplier and all compliance elements are met at all times.

Supplier & Contractor Management

• Act as the main contact for suppliers/contractors on-site, overseeing work being completed.
• Obtain and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements for onsite works.
• Provide permits to work, including but not limited to, Hot Works permits and Working at Height.
• Monitor and review contractor performance and ensure regular reviews are completed.
• Review contract pricing and quoted works.

Team Leadership & Safety Advocacy

• Lead a team, providing direction on the maintenance strategy.
• Advocate for a positive safety culture, leading by example.
• Support all Logistic Managers to build the required culture and behaviors.
• Work collaboratively with the Planning Manager and H&S to ensure all considerations and requirements are assessed and appropriately managed prior to any projects being undertaken.
• Effective communication with R&C/H&S to escalate key priorities or issues.
• Escalate significant safety concerns to Logistics Senior Management and support resolution.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all maintenance and statutory documentation is maintained, and Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Oversee and review training records to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Build and manage the asset register, logging equipment details, maintenance records, and other relevant information.

Facilities & Equipment Management

• Assist in maintaining the physical plant, including electrical and mechanical equipment, kitchen equipment, controls, fire safety systems, and the interior/exterior of all WDF properties.
• Understanding costs, asset health, and management to plan for future maintenance needs.

Communication & Reporting

• Ensure effective communication at all levels of management, ensuring complete engagement on all aspects of maintenance activity.
• Escalate significant issues and communicate priorities effectively to all stakeholders.

Emergency & On-Call Duties

• Carry out on-call duties and be available for contact out of hours to rectify any issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience
• Background in warehouse/logistics operations.
• Proven people management skills.
• Hands-on understanding of maintenance activities.
• Skills:
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent communication and relationship management with internal teams and third-party contractors.

Additional Information:

- Base: Egham

- Travel: Required to Heathrow Airport and other logistics sites if necessary.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about leadership, logistics, and maintenance, offering potential progression to senior positions within logistics, retail, or head office roles.