Maintenance Engineering Manager

Our highly successful global-brand business is undergoing transformation and we are looking for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead this journey to ensure we are ready for our very exciting future. We’re looking for someone who’s been successful in implementing change projects, revamped and modernised facilities with a fresh outlook, and an organised and measured approach, and who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done to achieve brilliant results. With scope to grow the role and the team so it can be the best it can be, this rare opportunity will also expose you to a company who values its talent and where you have the opportunity to really make your mark.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety-first culture by owning EHS standards, conducting and reviewing risk assessments, and ensuring clear, effective standard operating procedures are understood and followed at all levels.
• Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives by analysing equipment performance, maintenance data, and facility processes to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency using tools and techniques such as root cause analysis, standard work, and preventive maintenance optimisation.
• Manage a robust Preventive Maintenance programme across plant and wider facilities, utilising the MaintainX CMMS to plan, execute, and record all maintenance activities while ensuring all documentation, results, SOPs, and risk assessments are accurately stored and controlled.
• Maintain and update accurate site plans and layouts using CAD software to reflect changes in utilities, equipment, and facilities, supporting safe operations, compliance, and effective space management.
• Lead and deliver all maintenance and facilities projects, including Capital Expenditure initiatives, by defining clear scope and objectives, managing timelines and budgets, and measuring success through agreed performance, cost, and delivery metrics in a complex operational environment.
• Have a great understanding of servicing our equipment to prevent operational failure to maximise the output of our production, including troubleshooting.
• Take full ownership of contractor management on site, ensuring rigorous EHS governance through effective control of permits, RAMS, inductions, and statutory certifications to drive a safe working culture.
• Own the maintenance spares and materials strategy by creating and maintaining a critical spares manifest, defining robust ordering and inventory control processes, and centrally managing all parts, budget control, and purchasing liaison through the MaintainX CMMS to ensure correct spares availability and minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain full compliance with personal and site safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Be a trusted official key holder.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering or related area.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing or production environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.
• Proven experience of leading and embedding change initiatives while managing impact, risk and resistance effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex projects in a cross‑functional environment.
• Proven experience of contractor management and third‑party suppliers to deliver safe, compliant and high‑quality outcomes.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Strong decision‑making with governance and risk frameworks, including data‑driven decision making (KPIs, downtime analysis).
• Confident and persuasive communicator, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to deliver impactful presentations, translate complex information into clear messages, and adapt your communication style to suit a wide range of audiences.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, generous performance‑related bonus scheme, company pension, life assurance, health cash plan, training and development opportunities, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and free onsite parking at the Ashby site.