Maintenance Development Engineer

Pianoservice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Development Engineer to join their operational team in Manchester. This role involves developing maintenance strategies for production machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in FMCG environments and a strong background in maintenance techniques. Additional benefits include an annual bonus and comprehensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Double matched pension (up to 10%)

35 days holiday

Monthly case of ciders and beers

Comprehensive development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed process machinery in FMCG.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance techniques (FMECA, RCM).
• Ability to drive changes across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans.
• Lead maintenance of site utilities.
• Support Shift Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

LEAN methodology

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Maintenance Development Engineer - Utilities

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience plus benefits listed below.

Location: Manchester

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so dont delay!

About The Role

As a Maintenance Development Engineer, you will be a vital part of our operational team, ensuring production schedules are met by defining and implementing best-in-class maintenance strategies. Youll work across Production, Packaging, and Utilities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while driving performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset maintenance plans to meet performance targets and compliance standards.
• Create long-term maintenance strategies based on asset condition, industry best practices, and HEINEKEN standards.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of site utilities (chillers, steam boilers, air compressors, distribution systems), including the development of asset-specific maintenance strategies and procedures
• Lead AM (Standard Improvement Teams) to optimize and standardize maintenance plans.
• Manage changes within your area to minimize operational risks (safety, quality, and reliability).
• Support identification & transfer of (basic maintenance) tasks to operations through coaching and supporting TPM AM Teams (including quality inspection, Q-points).
• Support the Shift Maintenance Technicians with the execution of breakdown analysis through to implementation of countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence of losses.
• Drives technical support and coaching for Operators and Shift Maintenance
• Execute maintenance standards (HACS) to the highest standard on time and in full, ensuring they are optimised through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Support unplanned downtime reduction through the application of minor stop analysis.
• Benchmark maintenance strategies internally and externally to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Build strong relationships with key service providers to drive performance improvements.
• Lead investment proposals to enhance reliability, lower costs, and ensure compliance.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Reduction in unplanned losses (breakdowns, short stops, speed loss).
• Implementation of industry best practices from benchmarking exercises.
• Delivery of cost-effective maintenance strategies that enhance performance.
  
  

What Were Looking For

At HEINEKEN, we believe in innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Youll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of our maintenance strategy.

• Strong experience with high-speed process/packaging machinery, ideally in FMCG.
• In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance techniques (FMECA, RCM).
• Proven problem-solving skills using LEAN, TPM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to drive change, implement improvements, and work collaboratively across teams.
  
  

Our Benefits

As part of the team, along with your salary youll also receive;

• An annual bonus,
• double matched pension (up to 10%),
• 35 days holiday
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.
  
  

Youll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure were always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

The application

If you like what youve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so dont delay!

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then were more than happy to review our processes please feel free to get in touch with us as .

In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role wont meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has peaked your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what were looking for!

Who We Are

Weve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet were sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Repair and Maintenance

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