MAINTENANCE MANAGER

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Bedford. This role involves coordinating engineering resources and maintaining a preventative maintenance programme. The ideal candidate has an HND in Engineering and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £65,000 per annum and is a permanent role within a growing company.

Qualifications

• COSHH, SEAR, and PTW trained with safe chemical usage understanding.
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in forecasting and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate shift-based engineering resources.
• Deliver and maintain the preventative maintenance programme.
• Ensure timely completion of reports and logs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Education

HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering

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Allstaff Recruitment is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager based in Bedford for a rapidly growing company.

Summary of the Maintenance Manager role

Salary: £65,000 per annum
Job Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager

• Coordinate and allocate shift-based engineering resources.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and performance data for the engineering team.
• Deliver and maintain the preventative maintenance programme.
• Oversee engineering contractors on site, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Ensure the timely completion of reports, logs, and necessary paperwork.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts, including warehousing, stock control, and reordering systems.
• Forecast and manage the budget for spare parts, statutory inspections, and condition monitoring.
• Analyse skills gaps and define development needs within the team.
• Coach and mentor staff to maximise performance and support career development.

Requirements for a successful Maintenance Manager

• HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• COSHH, SEAR, and PTW trained, with a detailed understanding of safe chemical usage.
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams and contractors.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in forecasting and budget management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Allstaff Recruitment is an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire, working on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas to fill vacancies and meet recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles across various industry sectors.

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**Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we cannot respond to all candidates directly. If you do not hear from us within seven days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.**