Engineering Site Services Lead – Maintenance & Reliability

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food services company in Airdrie is seeking an Engineering Site Services Manager to lead the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities. This role is critical for ensuring equipment uptime and compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing setting, with strong leadership and technical skills. The position offers an array of benefits, including a pension plan and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Free Parking

31 days of annual leave

Flexible payment options

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards

Discounted Products

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and food processing systems.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CMMS systems and spare parts management.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, ISO standards).
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules for equipment.
• Build weekly engineering schedules in collaboration with Engineering and Production teams.
• Ensure contractors, permits, and shutdown windows are prepared in advance.
• Review and prioritise work requests based on production impact.
• Analyse downtime trends and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Food processing systems knowledge

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

CMMS systems proficiency

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (HND, Degree, or equivalent)

IOSH or equivalent safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Maintenance software

Job description

A prominent food services company in Airdrie is seeking an Engineering Site Services Manager to lead the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities. This role is critical for ensuring equipment uptime and compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in maintenance planning within a manufacturing setting, with strong leadership and technical skills. The position offers an array of benefits, including a pension plan and extensive training opportunities.