Maintenance Manager

GMP Recruitment Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist surface treatment provider in Oxfordshire is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to ensure efficient and reliable operation of machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in preventive maintenance, leading a maintenance team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers competitive salary and a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintenance management within a complex process-driven industry.
• Hands-on expertise with industrial equipment like spray coating systems and conveyors.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and condition monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the maintenance team for high performance.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Minimise unplanned downtime and manage rapid response to breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and maintain accurate records.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Condition monitoring

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Air compressors

Spray coating systems

Conveyor systems

Curing ovens

Job description

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a hugely successful, specialist surface treatment provider located in Oxfordshire. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Maintenance Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent contract.

This position is working Monday - Friday with some flexibility with regards to hours to meet the demands of the business. Offering a highly competitive salary of £50,000 per annum (with some flexibility dependent on relevant experience).

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced, hands-on maintenance professional with a strong engineering background, ideally within spray equipment, coating, and pre-treatment systems. This is a key role where your expertise in preventative maintenance and condition monitoring will ensure operational excellence across the site.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all equipment runs efficiently, reliably, and safely, while building a proactive maintenance culture that focuses on prevention rather than reaction.

Maintenance Manager Main Duties:

• Lead, develop, and motivate the maintenance team to deliver high performance and technical excellence.
• Plan and implement robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs across spray equipment, conveyor systems, curing ovens, compressors, and associated utilities.
• Minimise unplanned downtime and ensure rapid response to breakdowns.
• Manage work allocation, training requirements, spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Utilise modern maintenance best practice including condition monitoring, TPM, and CMMS outputs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment issues and drive permanent solutions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve reliability, asset life, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, PUWER, LOLER, and other UK regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, and statutory compliance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, including labour, spares, and contractor costs.
• Provide regular reports on downtime, KPIs, and equipment performance.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Report equipment performance and potential capex investment opportunities to the Directors.

Maintenance Manager Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in maintenance management within a complex, process-driven industry.
• Time-served apprenticeship or HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with industrial equipment such as spray coating systems, conveyors, curing ovens, and compressors.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and condition monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis).
• Experienced in managing, coaching, and motivating maintenance teams.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent planning, project management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is desirable.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

An immediate start is available for the successful candidate. If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please apply. GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.