At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled engineering team to maintain production lines and drive equipment reliability.
- Company: Join a leading British food manufacturer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Exciting CAPEX projects and a dynamic work environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a growing company with modern technology.
- Qualifications: Electrical engineering background and maintenance management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the country's leading food manufacturers, in their specialist area, a growing and supportive organisation. The Company is extremely well established and is a truly British manufacturer. They are a market leader within its chosen field of specialism and are looking to expand their engineering team once again due to increased growth in their market share.
Key Skills
- Apprentice Trained Engineer in Engineering
- Experience of PLC systems & Automated Machinery
- Understanding of PPM Systems within FMCG Manufacturing
The Role
Maintenance Manager (Electrical Bias) to join a leading food manufacturing business. Based at the clients Preston site, you will lead a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining eight production lines. This is an excellent time to join the business as significant CAPEX investment is being made across the site, offering the opportunity to work with new machinery, modern technology and continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a skilled team of maintenance engineers.
- Manage all planned and reactive maintenance activities across eight production lines.
- Drive equipment reliability, minimise downtime and improve plant performance.
- Support the delivery of major CAPEX projects and the commissioning of new equipment.
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.
- Work closely with production to maximise efficiency and achieve operational targets.
The Ideal Candidate
- Electrical engineering background with previous maintenance management experience.
- Proven leadership experience within a food, FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement techniques.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
The site boasts 550 employees and provides an outstanding opportunity to join a well-invested manufacturing business offering genuine career progression and the chance to make a significant impact.
If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.
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