At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a maintenance team while ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
- Company: Global manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a proactive culture focused on safety and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance management and strong engineering knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Competitive Salary
12 month fixed term contract
Wrexham
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to work at their facility based near Wrexham.
Performance Objectives
- Maintenance Leadership & Strategy: Lead the site maintenance function, providing hands-on and strategic leadership to maintenance engineers and technicians. Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and predictive maintenance strategy across all process areas. Own and manage maintenance KPIs (uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE support). Drive a proactive maintenance culture, reducing reactive breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.
Plant & Equipment Coverage: Maintain and support equipment across the full manufacturing lifecycle, including but not limited to: Wax Assembly & Injection Equipment, Shell/Coating Lines and Drying Systems, Shot blast, grinding, and finishing machinery, CNC machining centres and ancillary equipment, Compressed air, gas systems, extraction, and site utilities.
Safety, Compliance & Reliability: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with H&S legislation, PUWER, LOLER, and site safety procedures. Actively support permit-to-work, isolation, and LOTO processes. Ensure maintenance practices align with aerospace and quality standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001). Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives relating to equipment safety and reliability.
People Management & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a multi-skilled maintenance team. Support training, skills development, and succession planning. Manage contractor activity safely and effectively. Support shift cover, call-out arrangements, and planned shutdowns.
Continuous Improvement & Engineering Support: Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment capability. Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures. Identify opportunities for automation, refurbishment, and asset life extension. Support CAPEX projects, new equipment installation, commissioning, and handover.
Health and Safety: Ensure that you always adhere to safe working practices and wider Company Health and Safety policies. Report any hazards, near misses or accidents immediately to the appropriate person in accordance with Company procedures.
Person Specification:
- Hands-on, pragmatic leader who can operate on the shopfloor.
- Strong safety-first mindset.
- Organised, structured, and data-driven.
- Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3+ in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable but not essential).
- Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent - desirable).
- Proven experience in a Maintenance Lead / Manager or Senior Maintenance Engineer role.
- Strong background in heavy manufacturing, foundry, machining, or aerospace environments.
- Experience supporting thermal processes, furnaces, and industrial plant.
- Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge (ideally multi-skilled).
- Demonstrable experience implementing and managing PPM systems.
- Comfortable working in high-temperature, safety-critical environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Experience:
- CNC machinery maintenance exposure.
- Experience improving OEE and reliability metrics.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Knowledge of AS9100 / aerospace manufacturing requirements.
- Experience supporting multi-site or group-level operations.
Apply: Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 24/07/2026
Locations
Maintenance Manager in Cheshire, Chester employer: Gap Technical Ltd
Join a global manufacturing leader in Wrexham as a Maintenance Manager, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. With a focus on employee development, you will have access to training opportunities and the chance to lead a skilled maintenance team, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a stable days-only schedule. This role not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on operational excellence but also provides a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions.
