Engineering Maintenance Controller

TipTopJob; Selby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Controller for a manufacturing environment in Selby, UK. The role involves managing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate data entry, scheduling maintenance, and inventory management. Candidates should have a technical diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in the food industry. Benefits include company pension, life insurance, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Length of Service Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS software.
• Familiarity with maintenance workflows and plant equipment terminology.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the CMMS platform to document maintenance activities.
• Support spare parts inventory management and create work orders.
• Train maintenance staff on proper CMMS usage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, MP2)

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

A GBP depending on experience

Working Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Commutable from Leeds, Garforth, Castleford, Pontefract, Market Weighton, York, Pocklington, Doncaster

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Engineering Maintenance Controller to support the Maintenance Department in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage and operate the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate data entry, timely maintenance scheduling, management of spare parts, and efficient reporting to support overall equipment reliability and plant performance.

An eye for detail and a desire to maintain control are essential for ensuring the smooth running of the entire site.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the CMMS platform to schedule, track, and document all maintenance activities.
• Support spare parts inventory management, including data accuracy, reorder alerts, and stock level reports.
• Create, assign, and close work orders for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Ensure asset hierarchies, equipment records, and maintenance plans are kept accurate and up to date within the CMMS.
• Assist with planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks in collaboration with Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians.
• Train maintenance staff on proper CMMS usage and support troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure all CMMS entries comply with food safety, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Growth Goals

• Taking ownership of the CMMS as a system for the site.
• Developing standards for system use.
• Develop KPIs to monitor equipment performance data and generate regular reports for downtime analysis, maintenance performance, and compliance tracking.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data to identify recurring issues or trends.
• Coordinate with the IT department on CMMS upgrades, integrations, or technical issues.
• Training and development in the use of business software, such as SAP (ERP System) and MainSIM (CMMS System).

Qualifications And Experience

• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in maintenance, engineering, or IT systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the food manufacturing or process industry.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, MP2, Infor EAM, Fiix, etc.).
• Familiarity with maintenance workflows, spare parts systems, and plant equipment terminology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, particularly Excel and Word).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance trades (mechanical, electrical, utilities).
• Experience in generating reports and dashboards using CMMS or BI tools.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Length of Service Bonus

If you are interested in the role of Engineering Maintenance Controller, please contact Deb by phone or email.

Closing date is 14.8.2025. Please note this date may change subject to suitable applications.

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