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 youll 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!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus scheme
- Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Pension scheme