Lead Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Plant

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox's Burton's Companies UK is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Kirkham bakery. You will lead and develop the Maintenance Engineering team, driving equipment availability and reliability through best practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day maintenance, implementing preventative strategies, coaching apprentices, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while partnering with operations and safety teams to hit KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with CBM and reliability principles.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (Managing Safely or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations and respond to equipment issues.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies.
• Coach and develop the engineering team including apprentices.
• Ensure safety compliance and alignment with site objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety culture

Coaching & mentoring

Apprentice development

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Fox's Burton's Companies UK is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Kirkham bakery. You will lead and develop the Maintenance Engineering team, driving equipment availability and reliability through best practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day maintenance, implementing preventative strategies, coaching apprentices, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while partnering with operations and safety teams to hit KPI targets.