Job Details

The Opportunity
We are working with a leading FMCG food manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with strong growth plans, offering genuine career progression as the business continues to expand.
The Role
The successful Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Engineering Department, reporting directly into the Head of Engineering. You will lead a small team and play a key role in driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
andmiddot;Leading, managing, and developing a team of up to 6 direct reports and 10 indirect reports, including contractors
andmiddot;Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and their effective implementation
andmiddot;Managing contractors on site and ensuring compliance with site standards
andmiddot;Allocation and prioritisation of workloads across the engineering team
andmiddot;First and second line management responsibilities
andmiddot;Conducting performance reviews and staff appraisals
andmiddot;Driving KPI performance including maintenance delivery, health andamp; safety, quality, and waste reduction
andmiddot;Providing strong technical leadership with a proactive approach to equipment reliability and failure prevention
andmiddot;Supporting and delivering engineering projects across the site
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The Ideal Candidate
andmiddot;Electrically biased engineer with a recognised apprenticeship background
andmiddot;Strong experience within FMCG, food production, or process manufacturing environments
andmiddot;Proven leadership and man management experience
andmiddot;Strong understanding of PPM systems and reliability engineering
andmiddot;Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
andmiddot;Strong knowledge of health andamp; safety and compliance standards
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The Company
This is a highly respected and long-established FMCG food manufacturer with a strong customer base and a reputation for quality and reliability. The business is continuing to invest and expand, creating excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
As the company grows, so will your career.