Maintenance Manager in Northwich

Application Deadline: 28 August 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Winnington Site - Northwich, Cheshire

Description

Shape the Future of Chemical Manufacturing with Tata Chemicals Europe. Built on over 100 years of scientific expertise and driven by exceptional people, Tata Chemicals Europe is a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future. Across our Cheshire sites, our colleagues are helping us deliver premium products, outstanding customer service, and a positive impact on our communities and environment. At our Winnington site, we produce 80,000 tonnes of Sodium Bicarbonate per annum with a range of grades which have different physical and chemical properties that have been developed for use in a wide range of applications, including pharmaceutical, food and animal feed.

Be part of our Journey

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager who will take ownership of the Winnington Site's maintenance strategy, shaping a high-performing, reliable operation that maximizes plant uptime and supports long-term investment goals. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the maintenance team, championing safety, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. Working collaboratively across Engineering, Compliance, and Operations, you'll optimize resources, drive effective maintenance planning, and ensure priorities are aligned to meet business and operational needs.

This role attracts a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package detailed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all multi-discipline maintenance activities associated with the Winnington Site, within budget costs and in compliance with Tata Chemicals Europe SHEQ standards.
• Develop and implement a maintenance strategy to deliver improved reliability incorporating Preventative, Predictive, Proactive and Reactive maintenance techniques where applicable, with a right first-time philosophy.
• Work with the multi-discipline planners to embed structured planning and scheduling methodology within the maintenance work process and fully utilising SAP.
• Work with Maintenance Planners and Engineers, to ensure all Statutory Inspections and Environmentally Critical Equipment routines are carried out to schedule.
• Drive improvement in equipment overhauls through strong working relationships with suppliers and the Tata Chemicals Europe Procurement Department.
• Work with Engineering Stores team to manage availability of critical spares.
• Coach and mentor maintenance colleagues to ensure delivery of the maintenance strategy.
• Deliver competency-based training for all maintenance employees ensuring all procedures are up to date and trained out to employees.
• Manage legacy site assets to ensure safe and secure maintenance, working with the Head of Health, Safety & Security and Head of Environment & Quality.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum HNC / NVQ3 qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in a process industry managing a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Strong Leadership skills with experience of managing engineering teams and contractors.
• Credible technical expertise with the ability to influence and lead others.

Even better if you have:

• Experience of implementing maintenance planning systems.
• Experience of utilising Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• A IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.

What are the perks?

Our people have always been at the centre of the company’s success and in return for their hard work and commitment, we offer a generous benefits package when engaged directly including:

• 37 days holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Roll over of up to 5 days and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme.
• An additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a good cause in the local community.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Excellent contributory Pension scheme up to 9% company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Private Healthcare.