Maintenance Manager

Christian Aid Mission; Branston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the United Kingdom is searching for a proactive Maintenance Manager to enhance their Mash division. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in food manufacturing and proven skills in managing engineering budgets. Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, developing the maintenance team, and prioritizing maintenance activities to optimize performance. Join a growing business committed to continuous improvement and enjoy a range of company benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance & critical illness cover

Free onsite Parking

Shopping discounts platform

Long service celebrations

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit & potatoes

Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

Flu vaccines

Refer a friend scheme

Family fun events

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential for this role.
• Proven track record in managing an engineering budget is necessary.
• IOSH certification is required; NEBOSH is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety documentation.
• Support with department procedures and facilitate audits.
• Develop the maintenance team through recruitment and performance management.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on business performance.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Root Cause Analysis.
• Produce daily maintenance reports on machinery performance.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Managing an engineering budget

Experience of CMMS systems

People management

Education

Recognised qualification in engineering

IOSH certified (NEBOSH preferable)

Job description

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From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the Southwest, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK.

Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting‑edge processes. And it’s not just fresh potatoes. We’re also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready‑to‑cook prepared vegetables.

At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast‑paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.

We are a profitable business and growing year on year, so this is an exciting time to join.

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands on Maintenance Manager to join our Mash division who has a passion for working collaboratively, driving team performance and has a commitment to continuous improvement!

What you will be doing

• Work in conjunction with Engineering Manager and Site Services Manager to ensure all Engineering Health and Safety documentation and procedures across the site are adhered to and all the relevant documentation is up to date.
• Support Engineering Manager with the creation of department procedures. Audit the department for compliance to all company policies and procedures. Facilitate site audits both internal and external e.g., BRC, AIG, GMP. Ensure teams follow internal processes to deliver positive audit results.
• Manage and develop the maintenance team engaging in recruitment, performance management and succession planning.
• Understand the criticality of plant and equipment to business performance and prioritise and manage Maintenance activities to deliver agreed levels of performance.
• Work with Engineering Manager to set KPIs relating to maintenance, build department budgets and control expenditure.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records, utilising the departments CMMS system, to establish cost of ownership, to facilitate proactive maintenance and better procurement of new equipment.
• Continually identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations across the site using Route Cause Analysis.
• Produce daily maintenance reports relating to machinery performance and staff utilisation.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life Assurance & critical illness cover
• Free onsite Parking
• Shopping discounts platform
• Long service celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit & potatoes
• Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flu vaccines
• Refer a friend scheme
• Family fun events

What we want from you

• Experience in food manufacturing
• Proven track record in managing an engineering budget
• Experience of CMMS systems
• IOSH certified (NEBOSH preferable)
• Recognised qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably multi‑discipline
• Experience of people management

Apply today to join a growing business with exciting plans!