Are you an experienced Maintenance & Facilities professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business?
At SBD, we are proud to be one of the region’s leading employers, with a culture and facilities that reflect the uncompromising standards of the products we manufacture. We are seeking an individual to lead our machinery maintenance, site infrastructure and facilities management. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational departments, you will ensure our equipment and facilities remain reliable, efficient and fit for purpose.
By keeping our machinery and facilities running safely, reliably and efficiently, you will play a key role in maintaining consistent product quality, reducing production downtime and ensuring SBD continues to deliver the high-performance products our customers expect.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity to develop our maintenance strategy, improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime and drive a more proactive approach to maintenance across our manufacturing environment.
The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintenance & Asset Reliability
- Develop and implement a structured maintenance strategy, balancing reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
- Develop PPM and TPM practices, including operator led routine checks, autonomous maintenance and preventative interventions to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Establish appropriate Maintenance KPIs and visual management to monitor performance, including planned maintenance compliance, breakdowns and equipment reliability.
- Implement effective asset management, including equipment criticality, maintenance planning, critical spares and root cause analysis of recurring failures.
- Ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed safely, including effective LOTO procedures, isolation standards and contractor controls.
Facilities & Engineering
- Take ownership of the site's facilities, infrastructure and maintenance activities, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
- Ensure statutory inspections, servicing and compliance requirements are completed and appropriately recorded.
- Manage contractors and external suppliers, ensuring appropriate standards, service delivery and value for money.
- Lead the evaluation, specification, sourcing and installation of new machinery, equipment and automation opportunities in collaboration with Operations and Design.
- Manage maintenance and facilities budgets, capital expenditure and lifecycle planning, prioritising investment to improve reliability, efficiency and long-term value.
Performance & Operational Excellence
- Develop maintenance team capability and engage operators in equipment care, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
- Drive improvements in facilities performance, energy efficiency, site utilisation and working environment standards.
- Establish clear maintenance standards, work order processes and maintenance planning routines to improve productivity and ensure effective use of resources.
THE SKILLS
We encourage you to apply if you are someone who can demonstrate the following:
Essential:
- Proven experience managing production equipment maintenance, asset reliability and preventative maintenance programmes.
- Practical knowledge of PPM, TPM, predictive maintenance, equipment criticality, maintenance planning and critical spares management.
- Experience managing facilities, site infrastructure, contractors, statutory maintenance and engineering projects.
- Sourcing of new machinery and ownership of process until successful handover to operational team.
- Experience using maintenance KPIs and data to improve equipment availability, reduce downtime and support effective budget management.
- Ability to influence and engage people at all levels, from shop floor to senior leadership.
Desirable:
- Past experience working in a Textiles environment working with Sewing, Printing and Cutting equipment.
- Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
- IOSH Membership (or working towards).
THE COMPANY
SBD is a global sportswear brand, designing and manufacturing market-leading performance products for strength sports. Our team is proud to craft all our products in the United Kingdom, with the majority fully manufactured at our headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham. Our commitment to quality has seen our products become the standard among strength athletes in gyms across the world, including those competing in the World's Strongest Man and the IPF World Powerlifting Championships.
2022 Business of the Year for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce2022 Business of the Year for the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce2023 Winner Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health & Wellbeing for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce2024 Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Made in Sheffield Awards2024 Kings Award for Enterprise2024 'Be Well at Work' Gold2026 Sheffield Inspires for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
THE BENEFITS
- New SBD Headquarters - Join us in our state-of-the-art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth
- Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch - Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work
- Casual Dress Code - Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself!
- Free Onsite Parking - Priority spaces go to those who car share too
- Performance Related Bonus - Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings
- 33 Days' Holiday including Bank Holidays - Providing flexibility for your personal life and well - deserved breaks
- Employee Assistance Programme - Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life's challenges
- 40% Staff Discount - Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less
- Strength Sports Event Tickets - Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live!
- Employee Referral Scheme - Get rewarded handsomely through our generous employee referral scheme when you help us find more great talent
SALARY: £43,000 - £47,000 dependant on experience and qualifications
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
LOCATION: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.
MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES MANAGER in Rotherham employer: SBD Apparel Ltd
SBD Apparel Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in quality management while contributing to a culture of excellence. Located in a vibrant area, the company provides unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
