Engineering Maintenance Manager

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Manager in Worcester to take ownership of maintenance functions in a growing manufacturing environment. You will lead a multi-skilled engineering team, manage maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and be comfortable managing budgets. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Gym discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team.
• Manage maintenance strategy and improve equipment reliability.
• Champion digital systems to enhance planned maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Manager

Worcester

Salary: Competitive Salary DOE + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full Time Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, Friday 8am to 3:30pm

Ready to step into a role where you can truly make your mark? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a maintenance function in a fast‑paced, growing manufacturing environment, shaping the future of the site while leading, developing and inspiring an engineering team.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on both strategic thinking and hands‑on leadership. You'll be given the autonomy to build, transform and elevate the maintenance operation, driving performance improvements and embedding best‑in‑class engineering standards across the site. If you're motivated by improvement, innovation and delivering real results, this is the challenge for you.

The Opportunity

As Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead, motivate and develop a multi‑skilled engineering team, helping them reach their full potential.
• Take ownership of maintenance strategy - planning, shaping and delivering improvements to maximise equipment reliability and OEE.
• Build and implement robust engineering processes, driving compliance, asset care and continuous improvement.
• Analyse performance, identify gaps and align the site with best‑practice global standards.
• Oversee statutory inspections, ensure safe systems of work and promote a strong safety culture.
• Manage engineering budgets, stock and purchasing activities, with an eye for both value and efficiency.
• Support site‑wide improvement teams and coach colleagues on the shop floor.
• Play a key role in capital projects and utilities reduction initiatives.
• Champion the use and development of digital systems (e.g., CMMS/SAP) to strengthen planned maintenance.

This is your chance to develop a maintenance function almost from a blank slate - no pre‑packaged solutions, just the freedom and responsibility to design what "great" looks like.

About You

You'll bring:

• A recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND essential; degree desirable).
• At least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Solid planning, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Financial awareness and confidence managing budgets.
• Experience with SAP/CMMS, Lean, Six Sigma or 5S (advantageous but not essential).

This role suits someone resilient, proactive and confident in challenging the status quo and someone who owns their work and thrives on continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• £Competitive salary (DOE)
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Salary sacrifice car scheme & Cycle to Work
• Gym discounts
• 12x Life Assurance
• Virtual GP & Best Doctors access
• Private Medical Insurance & Critical Illness cover
• Eye‑care support