Maintenance Manager in Preston

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As a Maintenance Manager you will lead the maintenance function at our site/facility.

You will ensure that plant, equipment, and facilities are maintained safely, reliably, and efficiently to support operational performance and compliance.

This is leadership role, managing a skilled team and driving continuous improvement in maintenance strategy, asset reliability, and cost control.

You will report to Plant Manager and be located at Springfields Fuel Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team.
• Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Manage maintenance budgets, spares, and external contractors
• Minimise downtime through effective fault diagnosis and support root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and reliability-focused maintenance practices
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and KPIs using CMMS systems
• Health, Safety and Compliance
• Manage the compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all site-specific procedures.
• Manage the adherence to COSHH regulations when handling insulation materials.
• Manage working safely in challenging environments including at height, confined spaces, and live industrial sites.
• Take lead on continuous safety improvements; chair the maintenance safety improvement team meetings.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Engineering or related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications (e. g. IOSH, NEBOSH, CEng/Eng Tech)
• Experience with CMMS and asset management systems

Skills

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance leadership
• Strong technical background in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or utilities
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
• Ability to plan strategically
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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment.

We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect

• Attractive remuneration

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety

• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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