Maintenance Manager

MJM Industrial Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automation systems is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager in Daventry. This role involves managing a skilled on-site team and ensuring effective execution of service contracts. The ideal candidate will have HNC or equivalent in engineering and experience in automated systems, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include 28 days of leave, medical cover, and well-being membership.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Aviva Medical Cover

YuLife Wellbeing membership

Qualifications

• Several years of on-site management experience in automated systems or similar industry.
• Must have manufacturing warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local representative ensuring reliable on-site service.
• Lead and manage the service team for effective service execution.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all operational matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture aligned with SQE Management System.

Skills

On-site management experience

Leadership skills

Customer communication skills

Analytical skills

Solution-focused mentality

Education

HNC or equivalent in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering

Tools

PLCs

Conveyor systems

Pneumatics/hydraulics

WCS/WMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

MJM Industrial is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to work directly for a global leader in automation systems for Airports, Parcel, and Warehousing. The distribution centre operates an automated material handling system, running 16/7 to support a UK-wide network. The on-site team ensures high system availability and order fulfilment, with potential to scale to 24/7 as operations expand.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Manager, you will serve as the local representative, ensuring a reliable and skilled on-site service team. In this role, you will act as a key liaison between the client, the customer, and external suppliers.
• Leading and managing the local service team, ensuring effective execution of the service contract, including budget oversight and cost control
• Serving as the single point of contact for the customer regarding all operational and technical matters on site
• Driving continuous improvement in system performance and operational processes, while actively pursuing professional growth and development
• Promoting a strong safety-first culture and ensuring all team activities align with Safety, Quality, and Environment (SQE) Management System.

Essential Experience and Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in mechanical, mechatronic, or electrical engineering, with several years of on-site management experience—ideally in automated systems or a similar industry
• Must have manufacturing warehouse experience
• Hands-on, analytical, and solution-focused, with strong leadership and customer communication skills
• Experience with PLCs, conveyor systems, lifting/hoisting equipment, pneumatics/hydraulics, and industrial networks (e.g., Profibus, Fibre-Optics, Interbus)
• Knowledge of WCS/WMS systems and Health & Safety regulations
• Proficient in MS Office with strong written and verbal communication skills

What’s on Offer

• 28 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Aviva Medical Cover & Pension
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with quick GP access, health perks, and daily quests to earn shopping vouchers