The Maintenance Manager in Duxford leads the engineering team to maximize plant reliability and equipment uptime in a regulated advanced composites facility. The role requires a qualified engineer with proven experience in preventative maintenance strategy, contractor management, and strict health and safety compliance.
Client Details
Global leader in advanced composites technology that manufactures lightweight, high-performance carbon fibers and materials for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets
Description
- Lead Teams: Manage, coach, and develop a shift-based, cross-functional maintenance engineering team.
- Maximize Uptime: Implement preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to optimize plant reliability.
- Manage Contractors: Oversee external service providers and ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Drive Improvement: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to eliminate equipment failures and track key departmental performance indicators (KPIs).
- Control Budgets: Oversee the operational maintenance budget and manage equipment lifecycle and obsolescence planning.
- Ensure Compliance: Execute all statutory inspections and maintain precise asset records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Profile
A successful Engineering Manager should have:
- Engineering Qualification: A recognized engineering credential, such as a formal apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or a relevant degree.
- Regulated Manufacturing Experience: Proven background managing maintenance within a highly regulated sector like aerospace, automotive, chemicals, or FMCG.
- Leadership Track Record: Strong experience leading, developing, and coaching a cross-functional, shift-based engineering team.
- Technical & CMMS Expertise: Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facilities systems, alongside extensive experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
- Safety Credentials: A recognized Health, Safety, and Environmental qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH.
- Reliability & Continuous Improvement Skills: Practical experience in Lean manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and reliability-centred maintenance.
Job Offer
- £70'000
- Permanent role based in Duxford
- Collaborative working environment with a focus on professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support your needs.
Engineering Manager in Cambridge employer: Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
Join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Sheffield, where innovation and technical excellence are at the forefront of our operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit work culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth, offering a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of exciting projects while being supported by a dedicated team committed to your professional development.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Team
