Maintenance Manager

A.G. Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market salary

Annual bonus linked to business.

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Save as you earn scheme

Staff sales discount

Free AG Barr products

Annual salary review

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Cumbernauld to lead our site maintenance program and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical and automation assets. You will shape maintenance strategy, mentor the engineering team, and partner with Production to hit targets while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role focuses on building a high-performing maintenance culture, managing budget, and delivering reliable asset availability in a fast-moving production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring of technical teams.
• Dual-skilled in mechanical & electrical engineering.
• Strong TPM, FMEA and maintenance strategy experience.
• Excellent communication with production managers and stakeholders.
• Experience with safety systems and risk assessments.
• Experience in ISO 55001 engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a strategic maintenance programme with defined tasks and frequencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE and reliability.
• Develop and mentor Engineering Team Leaders and their teams.
• Oversee plant maintenance budget and small capital projects (£10k–£20k).
• Ensure compliance with LOLER and PSSR; manage CMMS data in Mainsaver.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority

Strategic maintenance

Communication

Safety systems

ISO 55001

Education

HND in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

Mainsaver CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Cumbernauld

Working Pattern: Day shift - 37.5 hours per week

Let’s Grow!!!

Are you a seasoned engineering leader ready to take on a pivotal role at one of the UK's most exciting soft drinks companies?

AG Barr, the home of iconic brands, is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager to champion our site maintenance program in Cumbernauld.

We aren't just looking for someone to keep the lights on; we're looking for a leader who can transform our operational efficiency and cultivate a high-performing engineering team. If you thrive on continuous improvement, strategic maintenance, and making a tangible impact on production targets, this is your next career-defining move.

What we’re looking for…

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll be the driving force ensuring our manufacturing and distribution equipment is always available to meet demanding service requirements. You'll lead by example, providing vision, support, and development to our Engineering Team Leaders and their teams.

• Strategic Maintenance: Design and execute a highly effective maintenance programme, clearly defining tasks and frequencies to optimise asset reliability.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) & Efficiency: Be the site lead for CI, using tools like root cause analysis to continually improve the maintenance plan and breakdown execution. Your focus will be on driving key site scorecard targets, including OEE, availability, performance, and yield.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop your team to enhance their management and technical capabilities, providing clear direction for engineering excellence.
• Budget & Project Management: Be accountable for the full plant maintenance budget (parts and labour), including budget creation. You’ll also manage small capital projects (>£10k, <£20k) focused on maintenance systems.
• Compliance & Systems: Manage and maintain 100% site compliance with critical regulations like LOLER and PSSR. You will also be responsible for developing and ensuring the accuracy of our Mainsaver Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for accurate, value-added reporting

What you will bring:

You’ll be a proven, hands‑on leader with a passion for process efficiency and team motivation.

• Proven Leadership: A demonstrable track record in successfully managing, mentoring, and developing technical teams.
• Technical Authority: Strong functional knowledge across Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation maintenance. You’ll be dual‑skilled and be educated to a minimum HND level in Mechanical/Electrical engineering
• Strategic Maintenance Knowledge: Good understanding and practical experience in implementing advanced maintenance strategies, including FMEA criticality and TPM principles.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and effectively collaborate with Production Managers and other key stakeholders to drive zonal improvement processes.
• Safety & Systems Focus: Deep appreciation and practical experience with Permit to Work systems and the control of contractors. A strong understanding of Health & Safety systems of work, including Risk Assessment, RAMS, HOC, and incident investigations is essential.
• Work progressively within an ISO 55001 engineering environment

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Competitive market salary reviewed annually
• Annual bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content

And much more!

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.