Maintenance Manager

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Northampton

Job Length:
Full Time

Working Hours:

35

Shift: Days

• Monthly product allowance alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24 / 7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Lead the engineering strategy for production driving safety efficiency and performance across mechanical electrical controls and utilities functions. As pillar lead for Preventive Maintenance youll champion Carlsberg Excellence and Lean TPM to build best-in-class systems teams and processes. With full accountability for statutory compliance facilities contracts and continuous improvement this role is central to delivering operational excellence and sustainable cost leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Define and deliver the site-wide maintenance strategy across people plant and engineering disciplines.
• Set and manage the site maintenance OPEX budget ensuring cost efficiency and operational reliability.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and third-party maintenance service providers to meet performance and compliance standards.
• Cascade departmental KPIs and ensure alignment with group performance management systems (PMS and MCRS).
• Ensure full compliance with HSE food safety hygiene legal and HR processes across the department.
• Champion structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Lean TPM) to resolve daily and chronic issues.
• Lead the development of engineering managers and teams building skills and competencies aligned with departmental vision.
• Contribute to overall site strategy as part of the senior management team driving operational excellence.
• Support group maintenance and utilities initiatives sharing best practices across the site and wider business.
• Act as a crisis coordinator and lead emergency response planning as part of the sites disaster contingency team

• Proven track record in developing maintenance strategies and managing performance across people cost quality and service.
• Extensive experience leading engineering maintenance within a fast-paced FMCG or production environment.
• Deep understanding of health safety and engineering compliance regulations with NEBOSH certification as a minimum.
• Demonstrated leadership in Lean TPM deployment including Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance pillars.
• Strong strategic thinking analytical ability and a results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration stakeholder engagement and empowering high-performing teams.
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in engineering ideally with chartered status and professional membership.
• Experienced in managing change budgets and delivering measurable outcomes in a production setting.
• Proficient in SAP MES and MRO systems with sound knowledge of QHSE standards and employment practices.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication coaching and facilitation skills.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business with their incredible individual historys innovation of products and some of the UKs most iconic brands Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference bringing together two diverse companies our global reach enables opportunity growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled anytime so please apply as early as possible.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business with their incredible individual historys innovation of products and some of the UKs most iconic brands Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference bringing together two diverse companies our global reach enables opportunity growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

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