Maintenance Manager

Comton Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Blackburn seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee and improve maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CNC machinery and engineering, leading teams to optimize equipment performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a stable working environment, focusing on continuous improvements and team development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Stable working hours (Monday–Friday, 9–5)

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance Engineer.
• Strong background in CNC machinery and manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Sound mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure maximum uptime of CNC machines.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Manage contractors and service providers.

Skills

Experience in Maintenance Management

CNC machinery knowledge

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Preventative maintenance systems

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal engineering qualification (HNC / HND, NVQ Level 3+)

Tools

CMMS / maintenance management systems

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Location: Blackburn

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop our maintenance function at our Blackburn site. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideally suited to someone with a strong CNC machinery and engineering background, who can ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of all plant and equipment.

You will be responsible for managing maintenance activities across the site, reducing downtime, improving preventative maintenance practices, and leading a small team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the site maintenance team
• Plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensure maximum uptime and efficiency of CNC machines and associated manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system faults
• Manage contractors and external service providers where required
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns and improve reliability
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, KPIs, and reports
• Support capital projects, machine installations, and upgrades
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise disruption

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance Engineer role
• Strong background in CNC machinery and manufacturing / engineering environments
• Sound mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation in an industrial environment

Desirable

• Formal engineering qualification (HNC / HND, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent)
• Experience with CMMS / maintenance management systems
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or TPM principles

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Stable Monday–Friday, 9–5 working hours
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a key leadership role
• Supportive and collaborative working environment