Maintenance Manager

AG Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading soft drinks company based in Cumbernauld is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee site maintenance and optimize operational efficiency. This position requires a hands-on leader with a strong technical background in Mechanical and Electrical engineering, capable of driving continuous improvement and mentoring teams. The successful candidate will manage maintenance budgets, implement strategic maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive market salary reviewed annually

Annual bonus linked to business performance

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

Staff sales discount

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with a passion for process efficiency and team motivation.
• Experience in managing and developing technical teams.
• Knowledge of advanced maintenance strategies like FMEA and TPM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing and distribution equipment's availability.
• Lead the design and execution of maintenance programmes.
• Manage budget and small capital projects.
• Maintain 100% site compliance with regulations.

Skills

Proven Leadership

Technical Authority

Strategic Maintenance Knowledge

Communication & Collaboration

Safety & Systems Focus

Education

HND level in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Cumbernauld

Working Pattern: Day shift - 37.5 hours per week

Level: 4

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

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

What else

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.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Latest closing date for applications is 2nd November 2025

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!