Hands-On Maintenance Manager — Manufacturing TPM/Uptime

Kensington360; St Helens; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in St Helens seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a maintenance team. Responsibilities include managing TPM/PPM plans, diagnosing repairs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting and relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND or an apprenticeship. This role offers a salary of £55–60k plus benefits and a stable work environment.

Benefits

Stable product demand

On-site team culture

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing or process plant.
• Proven hands-on leadership of a maintenance team.
• Knowledge of TPM, PPM, CMMS, RCA, 5-Why, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage TPM and PPM plans and improve OEE.
• Lead and coach a team of engineers and technicians.
• Diagnose and repair equipment across various systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and audit regulations.
• Work with production to maintain schedule efficacy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

TPM

PPM

CMMS knowledge

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Education

HNC / HND or apprenticeship

Job description

A manufacturing company in St Helens seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a maintenance team. Responsibilities include managing TPM/PPM plans, diagnosing repairs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting and relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND or an apprenticeship. This role offers a salary of £55–60k plus benefits and a stable work environment.