Maintenance Manager

Description

• Develop and deliver a robust PPM schedule to maximise plant availability
• Oversee external contractors on specialist repairs and installations
• Shape the future of maintenance across a growing manufacturing site
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Supervisors and QHSE teams
• Lead, coach and support the maintenance team
• Ensure all work aligns with HSE requirements and company policies
• Coordinate insurance and statutory inspections
• Ensure competitive rates, quality work and safe delivery
• Conduct weekly fire alarm point testing and monthly emergency lighting checks
• Maintain clean, safe and efficient engineering workshops using 5S principles
• Carry out electrical inspections and testing
• Source, manage and negotiate with third-party suppliers
• Manage and improve the SharePoint plant list to build a site-wide PPM system
• Maintain accurate maintenance certificates, service records and reports
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Lead forklift, CNC, LEV and tool servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Prioritise and resolve defects reported through weekly inspections
• Install new plant and support commissioning activities
• Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices

Requirements

• Good IT skills for diagnostics, record keeping and system updates
• Experience with PPM planning and maintenance systems
• Ability to lead and develop a small team
• Diagnose faults using strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and automated systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Work with a supportive, forward-thinking operations team
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Regular social events
• Competitive Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance