Maintenance Manager - Projects in Leicester

Location: Desford - On Site, 4.5 days per week

Full Time: 35 Hours Per Week

Belcan are currently working with a leading manufacturing/engineering client to support them with their search for a Maintenance Manager. They are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join them on a 12 month contract, with a very high possibility of extension. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. This role focuses on proactive maintenance planning, KPI-driven performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead daily pulse meetings, presenting updates on Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, including planned maintenance work orders completion within the month, overdue work orders, and scheduling based on equipment criticality metrics.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely execution of work orders and allocate resources effectively.
• Create action plans to address gaps in maintenance performance.
• Lead ongoing improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma principles within maintenance processes.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.
• Build and maintain a skills matrix to align competencies with tasks.
• Create and monitor training plans to upskill team members.
• Foster engagement through coaching, recognition, and clear communication.
• Work closely with production, quality, and safety teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure alignment with corporate initiatives such as CQMS/ISO certification.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and eliminating hazards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on KPIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and alternate shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing training programs and competency frameworks.
• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and criticality analysis.
• Prior experience managing teams and experience with maintenance operations.
• Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering (Ie City & Guilds).

What Success Looks Like

• High completion rate of planned maintenance work orders.
• Reduction in overdue work orders and unplanned downtime.
• Improved team competency and engagement.
• Demonstrated improvements in safety, quality, and cost metrics.

What you can demonstrate:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Uses critical thinking to make decisions by gathering and organising relevant information. Documents data and stakeholders, clarifies concerns, and evaluates risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and documents problems and solutions, understands stakeholder perspectives, and develops techniques to assess information accuracy. Analyses risks and benefits and uses diagnostic tools to identify problems.

If you are interested, please apply, and one of our team will be in contact soon!