Engineering Lead/Maintenance Manager

Pertemps; Winsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Winsford is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead/Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance program in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in maintenance management, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about enhancing engineering excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills and drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Maintenance Management in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Team in a production environment.
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Team management skills

CMMS experience

Project management strategies

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Role: Engineering Lead/Maintenance Manager
Location: Cheshire, UK
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Hours: Mon - Friday (days shifts)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Lead/Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. This specialist site focuses on the manufacture of powders and construction material products for major global brands.

About the Role:

As Engineering Lead/Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site maintenance program, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and efficiency. This includes implementing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies, managing a team of multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians & Contractors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Team, ensuring high standards of performance and technical competency.
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to optimise cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
• Utilise CMMS and data analytics to track maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in Maintenance Management within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment/systems.
• Experience with project management strategies.
• Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong IT skills, with experience in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!