Maintenance Manager - #2172350

Food Manufacturing | Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm working with a busy food manufacturing site looking for a Maintenance Manager who can take ownership of the day-to-day engineering operation and get the best out of their team.

This is a fast-paced environment that needs someone who can think on their feet, stay one step ahead and isn't afraid of a challenge. You'll be responsible for leading shift engineers and shift leaders, keeping the factory running efficiently and making sure the team is working together to deliver.

Reporting into the Engineering Controller, you'll play a key role in the wider engineering function, with plenty of investment going into the site and real scope to make a difference.

What will you be doing?

• Managing and developing shift engineers, shift leaders and the wider maintenance team.

• Taking ownership of day-to-day maintenance across a busy manufacturing site.

• Driving preventative maintenance, reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.

• Managing reactive issues and prioritising workloads in a fast-moving environment.

• Working closely with production to keep the factory running safely and efficiently.

• Developing your team, setting standards and holding people accountable.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and making the most of ongoing site investment.

What are they looking for?

• Experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar engineering leadership role.

• A background in food manufacturing, ideally chilled food or bakery.

• Strong people management skills. This is a big one; they need someone who can lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.

• Someone organised, proactive and able to make decisions under pressure.

• The confidence to challenge the status quo, tackle problems head-on and keep things moving.

• A hands-on approach to leadership, with the ability to balance people, performance and the day-to-day demands of the factory.

What's on offer?

A decent salary and the opportunity to join a busy site with plenty of investment and scope to make an impact. It's a role for someone who enjoys a challenge, likes leading people and wants to be in an environment where no two days are quite the same.

If you're an engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and knows how to get the best out of a team, I'd be keen to have a conversation.