Maintenance Manager

Britvic; Churchover CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in Rugby is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department. You will be responsible for ensuring maintenance schedules are effectively implemented, optimizing plant reliability, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have management experience, operational management in FMCG, and knowledge of safety legislation. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including private medical options and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Management and supervisory experience required.
• Operational management experience in FMCG is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance schedules for production equipment.
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Optimize plant condition through planned maintenance.

Skills

Management/Supervisory experience

Operational management in FMCG manufacturing

Knowledge of Lean/CI tools

Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation

Knowledge of Food Safety Legislation

Education

Degree-level education or proven equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Rugby

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours a week

Competitive salary and benefits:

• Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department at our Carlsberg Britvic facility. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and implementing maintenance schedules for equipment and container delivery, ensuring all work meets our stringent standards for Production, Quality, Food Safety, and Budgetary requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Prioritize health & safety, performing tasks such as Incident Coordination, Fire Marshal, LOTO, PTW, and Contractor Control.
• Maintain a planned maintenance system (via SAP) for Canning/PET lines to optimize plant condition.
• Reduce downtime, enhance plant reliability, and improve OEE within budget for Canning/PET lines.
• Create and adapt a flexible maintenance plan to meet changing production needs.
• Identify and address training needs for direct reports.
• Manage spare parts inventory for Canning/PET equipment, keeping stock minimal.
• Coordinate supplier services through effective, cost-efficient contracts.
• Support food safety, quality, and hygiene standards in production.
• Lead continuous improvement and own the RCA process for Canning/PET Engineering.
• Drive reductions in energy and maintenance costs on Canning/PET lines.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
• Develop weekly and annual maintenance schedules in collaboration with OEMs.
• Adhere to Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures; ensure staff training.
• Support preparations for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC, BRC, AIB).

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Management/Supervisory experience
• Operational management experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation
• Knowledge of relevant Food Safety Legislation
• Electrical Engineer / Certified Mechanical Engineer
• Degree-level education or proven equivalent experience

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.