Overview
As Maintenance Manager you will be overseeing a 24-hour, 5-day operation across three shifts, the Maintenance Manager will ensure robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM), effective reactive maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant performance.
The Role
The successful Maintenance Manager will:
- Lead and manage multi-shift engineering teams in a 24/5 operation, delivering effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, maximising equipment reliability and minimising downtime
- Drive improvements in performance, efficiency, and OEE by conducting root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Support capital projects, upgrades, and new installations
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards (BRC, HACCP), managing audits, maintenance records, and statutory inspections
- Oversee contractor management and supplier relationships and develop team capability through training and performance management
The Candidate
The successful Maintenance Manager will have:
- Proven experience in a Maintenance/Engineering Manager role within food manufacturing
- Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Experience in multi-shift or 24/7 operations
- Solid understanding of PPM, asset management, and maintenance systems
- Knowledge of H&S and food safety regulations
- Lean or reliability engineering experience (desirable)
