Maintenance Manager

Job Specification - Maintenance Manager (Electrical Bias)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong electrical bias to oversee engineering operations within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead the maintenance function, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the site maintenance function with a strong focus on electrical systems.

Oversee and support a team of 12 engineers (6 per shift).

Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.

Diagnose faults, coordinate repairs, and implement preventative maintenance strategies.

Maintain and support key production machinery including:

Granulators

Weighers and silos

Production presses

Experience,

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Electrical Engineering qualifications.

Strong electrical bias within maintenance engineering.

Experience with in a Food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams.

Desirable

IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Experience with in animal feed manufacturing (highly advantageous).

Department Structure

12 engineers within the maintenance team.

Engineers report into the Engineering Manager, with the Maintenance Manager supporting team oversight and operational delivery.

Package

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Overtime / Shift Allowance: TBC

Working Hours:

9:00am - 5:00pm

Shift Pattern:
Days