Maintenance Manager in Barking

Maintenance Manager
Location: Barking, East London
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 12.5% performance related bonus
Industry: Waste Management / Recycling / Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Manager to join a leading organisation within the waste management and recycling sector. This role is based at a newly developed Waste Transfer Station in Barking, supporting vital operations and infrastructure within a high-performing team.

The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you\’ll take ownership of the site\’s maintenance operations, including planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, project delivery, and contractor management. You\’ll play a key part in ensuring the facility runs efficiently, safely and in line with all relevant legislation.

Maintenance Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage the site\’s planned preventative maintenance programme
• Oversee site repairs, modifications, procurement, and engineering projects
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across the site
• Manage and maintain all site plant, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure
• Lead and support the on-site maintenance team and external contractors
• Oversee contracts, service agreements, and associated budgets
• Maintain clear communication and accurate documentation for all stakeholders

Maintenance Manager Requirements:

We\’re looking for a hands-on and proactive Maintenance Manager with strong leadership and organisational skills. You should be confident working in a fast-paced industrial or operational environment.

• Recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Experience managing maintenance teams in a similar setting
• Strong understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance
• Operational knowledge of plant, equipment, and vehicles
• Confident in project management, contract oversight, and budget control
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Additional Info

This role is based full-time at the Barking Transfer Station. Flexibility to support other local sites may be required occasionally.

To be considered:
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . For further information please call me on 01244 739 976. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.