At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a dynamic engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Samworth Brothers, a trusted family business with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health support, training opportunities, and flexible leave.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and reducing downtime.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading maintenance teams and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering engineering excellence, driving continuous improvement, reducing downtime, and ensuring all maintenance activities support production requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing teams and improving performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and develop the engineering team to deliver outstanding performance.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company standards.
- Maximise engineering resources to support operational requirements.
- Drive a proactive maintenance culture through effective preventative maintenance planning.
- Analyse downtime trends, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage engineering KPIs and communicate performance across the business.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, customer requirements, BRC standards, and internal procedures.
- Manage engineering budgets, labour costs, and contractor expenditure.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You will bring the following skills and experience:
- You will have experience leading maintenance teams in a food manufacturing environment.
- Have experience of managing a team.
- Bringing strong technical understanding of plant, machinery and maintenance systems.
- You will have knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Be able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of coaching, developing and motivating others is essential.
- HNC/HND (or higher) in an Engineering discipline.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
What We Offer
- Company pension scheme.
- Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Experience annual pay reviews.
- Profit related pay.
- Opportunity for extended leave.
- Free on-site parking.
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities.
About Us
Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do from the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that's fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
Maintenance Manager in Loughborough employer: Samworth Brothers Limited
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. As a Maintenance Manager, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through training opportunities, competitive pay, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and excellence in food manufacturing. Join us in a role that not only offers stability but also the chance to make a meaningful impact within a family-run business dedicated to quality and teamwork.
