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Maintenance Manager
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £60,000
Shift: Days (Mon-Fri)
Sector: High-Volume Manufacturing / FMCG Environment
Job Role of the Maintenance Manager
A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed has come to the forefront for a strong Maintenance Manager to join a well-established, fast-paced high-volume manufacturing site. This is an ideal role for a proven engineering leader who enjoys developing people, driving standards, and improving site reliability.
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Maintenance Engineering function, focusing on equipment availability, reliability, and continuous improvement, ensuring maintenance activity is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Proven man-management / leadership experience within engineering/maintenance
- Strong understanding of engineering maintenance, breakdown management and preventative maintenance best practice
- Electrical understanding (the team has a strong mechanical bias, so you must be able to support the electrical side)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Requirements for the Maintenance Manager
- Leading day-to-day maintenance operations (reactive + planned) to minimise downtime
- Driving PPM completion, technician performance, and plant availability KPIs
- Coaching and developing engineers and team leaders to improve capability and standards
- Supporting and developing apprentices (up to four) with a strong mentoring approach
- Working cross-functionally with Operations, CI and H&S to deliver site objectives
- Ensuring compliance with statutory/legal requirements and maintaining audit-ready xgikmsk documentation
- Supporting improvement plans focused on waste reduction, efficiency, and performance
The Maintenance Manager will benefit from:
- Employment with a stable and well-established organisation
- Strong benefits package including 8% pension, onsite parking and a staff canteen
- A role with real scope to influence site performance and drive engineering best practice
- Supportive leadership and clear development/progression opportunities
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Maintenance Manager in Kirkham employer: Pioneer Selection
Join a thriving food manufacturing business in Cwmfelinfach, Newport, where your skills as a Mechanical Biased Maintenance Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development, this company offers a supportive work culture that encourages career progression into management roles. Enjoy additional benefits such as performance bonuses, mental health support, and company events, making it an excellent place for engineers looking to grow in a dynamic environment.
