Maintenance Lead

ROCKWOOL North America; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of insulation products is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Birmingham. This role involves managing the operational maintenance and reliability of equipment, leading a small team of maintenance staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and a strong maintenance background, ideally from a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Aviva Pension

Company bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Electric car charging facilities

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Health Cashback Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent maintenance-focused qualification).
• Strong maintenance background, ideally from a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in reliability and process engineering, including TPM.

Responsibilities

• Owning reliability and maintenance for all manufacturing equipment and site facilities.
• Driving continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Ensuring equipment and process documentation is accurate and up to date.

Skills

Strong maintenance background

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Process engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Computer-based maintenance systems (SAP/MRP)

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Location: Hams Hall, Coleshill, Birmingham

JoinROCKWOOL UK, part of the leading manufacturer of sustainable stone wool insulation products, and play a vital role in building a better future.

At our state-of-the-art facility in Hams Hall, Birmingham, we are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Lead to own and manage the operational maintenance, equipment reliability and any other related processes at the ROCKWOOL Hams Hall facility.

The role holder will report directly to the site Operations Manager on a day-to-day basis and lead a small team of maintenance, including having overall responsibility for all contractors on site.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Aviva Pension
• Company bonus scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Electric car charging facilities
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Westfield Health Cashback Healthcare Scheme and Rewards Scheme

What you bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent maintenance-focused qualification)
• Strong maintenance background, ideally from a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Experience using computer-based maintenance systems (SAP/MRP desirable)
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, with additional project management certification preferred
• Previous experience with PLC knowledge would be advantageous
• Proven experience in reliability and process engineering, including TPM
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams in manufacturing

What you will be doing

• Owning reliability and maintenance for all manufacturing equipment and site facilities
• Developing and delivering maintenance and production improvement plans with strong focus on OEE, TPM and cost control
• Leading problem solving on maintenance, reliability and process issues, and supporting regular reviews of manufacturing performance
• Ensuring all equipment and process documentation (risk assessments, SOPs, manuals) is accurate and up to date
• Driving continuous improvement, cost savings and a TPM culture aimed at zero breakdowns while maintaining high compliance standards
• Leading Health & Safety on site in line with the ROCKWOOL UK Safety System, ensuring full EHS compliance for employees and contractors
• Selecting, managing and controlling contractors safely, including RAMS, permits to work and adherence to UK regulations (e.g. ISO14001, LOTO)
• Maintaining strong housekeeping standards and implementing ROPEX and other safety/CI initiatives, fully utilising EHS systems
• Leading, coaching and developing the maintenance team (and onsite contractors), ensuring performance, compliance and positive behaviours
• Setting clear goals and accountabilities for team and machine performance, supported by regular appraisals and feedback
• Developing team capabilities and succession plans to meet current and future business needs

About ROCKWOOL

ROCKWOOL harnesses the natural power of stone to create innovative insulation and building solutions that make life safer, more sustainable, and more comfortable. Founded in Denmark in 1937, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, with 51 manufacturing facilities in over 40 countries and more than 12,000 employees. Our mission is to use one of nature’s most abundant resources to help people and communities thrive while protecting the planet for future generations.

Our Culture

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse workplace, representing 79 nationalities worldwide. Everyone is valued, respected, and heard, with equal opportunities at the heart of our approach.

Life at ROCKWOOL is guided by The ROCKWOOL Way– our shared values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency, which shape how we work, innovate, and collaborate.

Interested?

If you share our passion for making a positive difference, join us and help improve modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.

Closing Date: 11th January 2026