Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to lead its engineering team. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of production machinery, implementing preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join this innovative firm and play a key role in enhancing operational reliability and team performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of all production machinery and equipment.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational reliability.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Compliance Standards Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

Food Manufacturing

Monday – Friday Days only

An established and growing food manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead its engineering team and ensure the smooth running of operations on a day-to-day and longer-term basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of all production machinery and equipment.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational reliability.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing environment (food industry ).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and safety regulations.

If you’re interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if you’re CV isn’t ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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