Maintenance Manager

Our client is a global exporter supplying food ingredients to customers in the UK and around the world.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Manager at a leading manufacturing company, you'll oversee a team of 16 engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with operational execution, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.

• Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team.
• Managing the engineering budget and CAPEX projects.
• Overseeing maintenance, workflow, and resource planning.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Driving uptime and production efficiency.
• Providing hands-on support when needed.
• Managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong electrical bias with technical knowledge of PLCs.
• Proven experience in managing engineering teams in FMCG or heavy manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership experience with strong team-building and upskilling capabilities.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and engineering budgets.
• Background in plant machinery maintenance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Familiarity with lean methodologies and CI projects.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong decision-making and motivational leadership abilities.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension plan.

If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!