Engineering & Maintenance Manager in Abingdon

Location: Abingdon, Milton Hill, Oxfordshire (OX13) site-based, near Didcot/Abingdon. Due to site access and local traffic conditions, this role is best suited to candidates located within approximately 45 minutes of the Abingdon area to ensure reliable travel to site.

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Summary of the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager to oversee the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of all engineering and maintenance services across their Milton Hill site. You will lead a team of engineers and specialist contractors, ensuring assets are effectively maintained, statutory requirements are met, and the site operates reliably and efficiently, combining strong technical leadership with hands-on team management and day-to-day operational control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Engineering Delivery:
  • Manage all planned and reactive maintenance (PPM, breakdowns and remedial works).
  • Ensure all plant, equipment and systems are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
  • Deliver maintenance in line with SFG20 and best practice standards.
  • Diagnose technical issues and lead effective resolution plans.
  • Oversee small works and minor projects.
• Compliance & Health & Safety:
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and site procedures.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records.
  • Manage permits to work and safe systems of work.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Promote a strong safety culture across the team.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, manage and develop a team of 5 engineers and a site supervisor.
  • Ensure the team is appropriately skilled, trained and resourced.
  • Set clear expectations and manage performance.
  • Support training, development and succession planning.
• Contractor & Supplier Management:
  • Manage specialist contractors and service providers.
  • Monitor performance, quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure value for money and effective service delivery.
• Operational Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and cost.
  • Support asset lifecycle planning and maintenance strategy development.
  • Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build strong working relationships with site stakeholders and clients.
  • Provide clear updates on maintenance activity, risks and performance.
  • Respond to requests for additional works and technical support.
• Financial Control:
  • Manage maintenance budgets and control costs.
  • Review and approve quotes, works and purchase orders.
  • Support forecasting and cost planning for maintenance activities.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience managing maintenance operations in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and building services systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Familiar with CAFM systems and maintenance planning.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH).
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. pharma, production, labs).
• Experience with reliability or condition-based maintenance.

Application Deadline: Open until filled; early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.

Applicants must have full and ongoing right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring future visa support.