Maintenance Manager

Tec Partners; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering along with leadership experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%)

34 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Annual payment for professional membership

Employee referral scheme

Access to various staff discounts

Ongoing commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and engaging teams.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards for engineering.
• Extensive experience in industrial mechanical plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Manage maintenance activities and ensure compliance.
• Deliver maintenance plans on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

NEBOSH or IOSH safety certification

Job description

Overview

We are hiring on behalf of our client, who is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Manager to lead a small team of 4 shift-based mechanical and electrical engineers, with potential control system support, to ensure reliability, compliance, and operational excellence. This is primarily a days-based role (Monday to Friday) with occasional weekend cover (approximately 1 in 8 weekends). You will play a pivotal role in supporting operational performance, managing the maintenance budget, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate the engineering team, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and guidance to deliver efficiently.
• Provide hands-on support to enhance safety, reliability, and production throughput.
• Manage maintenance activities, ensuring decisions are made with a full value-stream perspective.
• Oversee both internal team members and engineering contractors, ensuring quality, environmental, and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Deliver maintenance plans on time and within budget, in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Lead both proactive and reactive maintenance activities, including compliance actions, asset condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance routines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure correct maintenance routines and schedules are in place.
• Deputise for the Engineering Leader as required, maintaining high personal health and safety standards.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Proven experience leading, motivating, and engaging engineering or maintenance teams (a must-have).
• Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• NEBOSH or IOSH safety certification.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and practices.
• Extensive experience in industrial mechanical plant within complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in delivering maintenance improvement programmes and reliability-focused initiatives.
• Ability to manage complex and competing requirements effectively.
• High credibility and strong communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%)
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with option to purchase an additional week
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Annual payment for professional membership
• Employee referral scheme
• Access to various staff discounts
• Ongoing commitment to professional development