Hands-On Maintenance Manager — Manufacturing TPM/Uptime

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

Job summary

A manufacturing company in St Helens is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers. You will be responsible for driving TPM and PPM initiatives while ensuring compliance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and hold relevant qualifications such as HNC or HND. This role offers a salary range of £55–60k plus benefits and requires on-site presence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering in a manufacturing/process plant.
• Proven hands-on leader of a small maintenance team.
• Working knowledge of TPM/PPM/CMMS and RCA/5-Why/FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Own TPM/PPM plans, CMMS data, and downtime/OEE improvement.
• Lead & coach engineers/techs; set standards and safe systems of work.
• Deliver capex, installations and commissioning with suppliers.

Skills

Team leadership

TPM/PPM knowledge

PLC fault-finding

Strong communication

Safety-first mindset

Education

HNC / HND or apprenticeship

Job description

A manufacturing company in St Helens is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers. You will be responsible for driving TPM and PPM initiatives while ensuring compliance and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and hold relevant qualifications such as HNC or HND. This role offers a salary range of £55–60k plus benefits and requires on-site presence.