Maintenance Manager

MorePeople; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food production is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their facility in Corby. You'll lead a skilled team, manage the maintenance budget, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a background in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals. This role is crucial for asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience within a maintenance function.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance budgets.
• Solid maintenance background, ideally in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Corby maintenance team to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Manage contractor control and compliance to safety regulations.
• Prepare and present KPIs to drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Health and safety compliance knowledge

Budget management

Proficiency in CMMS systems

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

Recognised management/leadership qualification

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Location: Corby
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Reports to: National Engineering Manager

Company Overview

I am working with a global leader in food production, who are dedicated to supporting and inspiring industry professionals across the world. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, they deliver products and solutions that keep food manufacturing moving efficiently and safely.

Role Overview

They are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the site maintenance function at their Corby facility. This role is vital in ensuring that equipment, processes, and people operate to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability.

As their Maintenance Manager, you\'ll lead a skilled team of engineers, manage the maintenance budget, and work collaboratively with operations and central functions to drive continuous improvement, compliance, and long-term asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Corby maintenance team (4 engineers per shift), ensuring safe and effective operations.
• Oversee equipment, installations, and processes, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Manage contractor control, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Use the CMMS to deliver a robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Apply condition-based maintenance (CBM) techniques to minimise downtime.
• Partner with the National Engineering Manager on asset management and root cause analysis (RCA) of breakdowns.
• Take financial ownership of the site maintenance budget and contribute to long-term CapEx planning.
• Prepare and present KPIs, driving continuous improvement in maintenance performance.
• Manage spare parts procurement and stock control to prevent shortages.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and lead cost-reduction initiatives, particularly in energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Stay updated on technical developments and assess their relevance for the site.

Key Deliverables

• Full compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Reliable, efficient equipment performance to meet production demand.
• Robust and timely execution of PPM schedules.
• Effective control and reporting of maintenance budgets.
• Clear visibility of departmental performance through regular reporting.
• Succession planning and development of the maintenance team.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and management experience within a maintenance function.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance budgets.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid maintenance background, ideally in food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals.
• Degree or HND in Engineering.
• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience with hygienic equipment in a food production environment.
• Recognised management/leadership qualification.
• NEBOSH certification.

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