Maintenance Manager

About This Role

Leading the day-to-day engineering operation and getting the best out of the team is the core of this Maintenance Manager role within a busy food manufacturing site. This position suits someone who can think on their feet, stay one step ahead, and isn't afraid of a challenge in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing shift engineers, shift leaders, and the wider maintenance team
• Taking ownership of day-to-day maintenance across a busy manufacturing site
• Driving preventative maintenance, reducing downtime, and improving equipment reliability
• Managing reactive issues and prioritising workloads in a fast-moving environment
• Working closely with production to keep the factory running safely and efficiently
• Developing your team, setting standards, and holding people accountable
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and making the most of ongoing site investment

Requirements

• Experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar engineering leadership role
• A background in food manufacturing, ideally chilled food or bakery
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Someone organised, proactive, and able to make decisions under pressure
• The confidence to challenge the status quo, tackle problems head-on, and keep things moving
• A hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to balance people, performance, and the day-to-day demands of the factory

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a busy site with plenty of investment and scope to make an impact

About the Company

This company operates a busy food manufacturing site.