Maintenance Manager

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WITRON bonus

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

WITRON Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our UK team at Hatfield/Doncaster to lead the on-site maintenance function and drive high system availability for our automated logistics solutions.

You will manage the maintenance budget, develop the team, and act as the primary customer contact, ensuring alignment with production requirements and safety standards. A strong background in maintenance within logistics is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance, service, or engineering, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, continuous improvement, and technical systems.
• Experience within automated or logistics environments, with good commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a results-driven, customer-focused approach.
• Experience in managing and developing teams, including performance management and training.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the on-site maintenance team, ensuring a high-performing organisation.
• Deliver targets for system availability, quality, and cost performance to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as the main customer contact, managing communication, expectations and escalations.
• Define and optimise maintenance strategies aligned with operational and production requirements.
• Analyse performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources and compliance with HSE and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Customer-focused

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The WITRON group is a strong partner for highly automated logistic systems. From planning to realization and up to maintenance. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electronic technicians, mechatronic engineers – follow the best and lend a hand with our high-tech systems. Professional and perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution.

Being part of the WITRON Group, WIOSS in United Kingdom team stands for long-term experience and competence when it comes to service and maintenance as well as the operation of logistics systems.

We are currently recruiting for a MAINTENANCE MANAGER for our growing UK team at our new site location in HATFIELD, DONCASTER

We offer you

• a performance-related remuneration system: WITRON bonus, pension plan and social benefits
• an appreciative work environment: Flat hierarchies, personal culture, trust and respect
• development opportunities: Training, further education and talent factory
• security: Family business and future-proof industry
• challenges: Multifaceted tasks, high-tech and innovative ideas

Your role in our team

• lead and develop the on-site maintenance team, ensuring a high-performing organisation
• ensure customer satisfaction by delivering targets for system availability, quality, and cost performance
• act as the main customer contact, managing communication, expectations, and escalations
• define and optimise maintenance strategies aligned with operational and production requirements
• analyse performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• manage budgets, resources, and compliance with HSE and safety standards
• degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field
• minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance, service, or engineering, with 3+ years in leadership
• strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, continuous improvement, and technical systems
• experience within automated or logistics environments, with good commercial awareness
• proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools
• strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a results-driven, customer-focused approach
• experience in managing and developing teams, including performance management and training
• strong understanding of HSE regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

The company operates an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of nationality or immigration status. However, it will be a condition of any offer of employment that prior to commencing employment, you are able to present evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK as of the commencement date.

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Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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