Maintenance Excellence Lead

Morepeople 01780; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh produce seeks a Maintenance Excellence & CI Lead to enhance asset reliability and implement best practices in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving operational excellence through TPM methodologies, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive salary, shift premium pay, and extensive development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift-based premium pay

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Structured development and training opportunities

Opportunity to lead transformational engineering projects

Company pension scheme (3%)

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in TPM implementation and maintenance strategy delivery.
• Experience with CMMS systems and data-driven engineering decisions.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and embed TPM principles to optimise machine performance.
• Plan preventative maintenance strategies using CMMS systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and coach team on TPM.

Skills

TPM

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Leadership

Planning

Problem Solving

CMMS Systems

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Degree in Engineering

C&G Level 3 with 5 years' experience

Job description

4 on 4 off (days only 07:00 - 19:00)

Company Overview

I am working with a market leader in fresh produce, supplying a wide range of produce to major retailers and food service companies across the UK.

With a focus on continuous improvement and investment in their people, they are building a world-class engineering team and are now looking for a driven professional to lead their Maintenance Excellence and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Job Overview

As the Maintenance Excellence & CI Lead, you will play a critical role in driving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and leading a TPM-based maintenance culture. Working closely with the Site Engineering Manager, you will implement effective engineering processes, support operational reliability, and mentor the engineering team in best practices.

This role requires a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of TPM, strong planning and problem-solving skills, and experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as RCA, 5Y, and DMAIC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift-based premium pay
• 33 days annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Structured development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to lead transformational engineering projects
• Company pension scheme (3%)
• Health & wellbeing initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and embed TPM principles across the site to optimise machine performance and reliability.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance strategies, leveraging CMMS systems (e.g., Mainsaver, SPIDEX).
• Analyse breakdowns, losses, and failures to drive corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives and coach the team on TPM tools and techniques.
• Support the roll-out of Smart Factory technologies to enhance OEE and equipment monitoring.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, facilitate Criticality Matrix reviews, and implement Inventory Management Plans.
• Drive FMECA and RCA activities to reduce equipment failures.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture and lead by example in people development and team motivation.
• Use CMMS data to inform forward planning and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in TPM implementation and maintenance strategy delivery.
• Experience working with CMMS systems and using data to inform engineering decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors and suppliers, and influence key stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset with hands-on experience in CI tools (5Y, RCA, DMAIC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and maintenance management platforms.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, or:

  ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or
• Degree in Engineering, or
• C&G Level 3 with at least 5 years' experience in a similar maintenance leadership role.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a high-speed FMCG environment preferred.

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