At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance activities and drive continuous improvement in a large-scale manufacturing facility.
- Company: Major industrial manufacturing operation in East Lothian with a focus on safety and reliability.
- Benefits: Senior leadership role with significant operational influence and opportunity for career growth.
- Other info: Join a senior management team and make a real impact on plant performance.
- Why this job: Shape long-term engineering strategy and mentor multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and proven experience in heavy industrial manufacturing and maintenance leadership.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Maintenance Manager to join a major industrial manufacturing operation in East Lothian.
This is a key leadership position responsible for driving plant reliability, maintenance performance, safety standards and continuous improvement across a large-scale 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Working as part of the senior management team, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage maintenance budgets, oversee major shutdown programmes and develop long-term asset management strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve reliability and performance
- Manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditure projects
- Drive health, safety and environmental excellence
- Lead plant shutdown planning and execution
- Drive root cause analysis and defect elimination initiatives
- Develop and mentor engineering teams
- Manage contractors and external suppliers
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence programmes
About You
- Engineering Degree required
- Significant experience within heavy industrial manufacturing
- Proven maintenance leadership experience
- Experience managing large engineering teams
- Knowledge of CMMS systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives
- What's On Offer
- Senior leadership position
- Significant operational influence
- Opportunity to shape long-term engineering strategy
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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Engineering Manager in East Linton employer: Escape Recruitment Services
Escape Recruitment Services is an excellent employer, offering a unique 4-day working week that promotes work-life balance while providing competitive salaries and significant earning potential through overtime. Our collaborative work culture fosters teamwork and innovation, ensuring that our Mechanical Maintenance Engineers have ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a thriving manufacturing environment in Bishopton.
Contact Details:
Escape Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
