Job Details

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a small, multi-skilled engineering team within a fast-paced operational environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can balance strategic oversight with practical, on-the-tools support across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.

As Maintenance Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of site equipment and engineering operations. You will lead from the frontandmdash;driving standards, developing your team, and actively supporting fault finding and repair activities when required.

This is a key position for someone who thrives in a proactive environment and is passionate about delivering high levels of uptime and engineering excellence.

Rolls andamp; Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a small team of multi-skilled engineers
• Drive team performance through clear KPIs, coaching, and accountability
• Ensure planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered effectively
• Take a hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Promote a strong health andamp; safety culture and ensure compliance at all times
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Manage maintenance schedules, resource planning, and workload prioritisation
• Work closely with operations to minimise downtime and support production targets
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of maintenance activities

Skills andamp; Experience

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader role
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills (multi-skilled background essential)
• Experience leading and motivating engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain hands-on while managing team performance and priorities
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Weandrsquo;re looking for a leader who sets the standardandmdash;someone who is just as comfortable coaching a team as they are picking up tools and solving problems on the ground. Youandrsquo;ll be driven, resilient, and focused on building a high-performing engineering function.