Maintenance Manager

Entech Technical Solutions Limited; Desford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturer in Desford is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and cost standards. You will lead a team, develop maintenance strategies, and drive improvements in production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience, knowledge of Lean methodologies, and a Level 3 engineering qualification. This role offers competitive compensation and a contract duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions based on KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily meetings, present updates on safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely execution of work orders.
• Create action plans to address gaps in maintenance performance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Planning

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma

Education

Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Role: Maintenance Manager

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Rate: £38.50 Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £27.50 PAYE

Duration: 12 months

Hours:
Monday to Wednesday 6am - 2:30pm
Thursday 6am - 2pm
Friday 6am - 12pm

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join an Automotive Manufacturer near Leicester. You will be collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support production and maintain compliance with safety, quality, and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily meetings, present updates on safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely execution of work orders and allocate resources effectively.
• Create action plans to address gaps in maintenance performance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on KPIs.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering.