Maintenance Manager

Allstaff; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in Bedford is looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead and manage the engineering team. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering resources, overseeing maintenance projects, and ensuring safety compliance. Applicants should have a relevant engineering qualification and strong leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum and operates Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Proven ability in risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources for shift work.
• Manage performance data of engineering teams.
• Deliver preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

Role Summary

Summary of the Maintenance Manager role…

Details

• Salary: £65,000 per annum


• Job Location: Bedford


• Type of Contract: Permanent


• Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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