Interim Engineering Manager – Process Plant Maintenance Lead

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is assisting with the placement of an Interim Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager for a pharmaceutical process plant in Merseyside. The role involves leading a shift-based engineering and maintenance team, and delivering reliable plant operation across pumps, piping, vessels and related equipment.

The candidate will lead 4 direct reports, review maintenance structures and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager role.
• Experience in a process plant environment with pumps, piping and vessels.
• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in fast-paced industrial settings.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to implement improvements.
• Pharmaceutical experience is beneficial but not essential; candidates from chemical processing considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support shift-based engineering and maintenance teams in a days-based role.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports.
• Oversee maintenance activities across a process plant, including pumps, pipework, vessels and associated equipment.
• Work closely with site management and the wider engineering team to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Review existing maintenance structures and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Management

Maintenance Management

Process plant experience

Pumps & piping & vessels

Proactive hands-on

Team development

Job description

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is assisting with the placement of an Interim Engineering Manager / Maintenance Manager for a pharmaceutical process plant in Merseyside. The role involves leading a shift-based engineering and maintenance team, and delivering reliable plant operation across pumps, piping, vessels and related equipment.

The candidate will lead 4 direct reports, review maintenance structures and drive continuous improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting.