Maintenance Manager

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits Package

Training & Development

Career Progression

High-Tech Environment

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance / Engineering Manager for a global engineering organisation supporting one of the UK's most advanced automated distribution centres. The role leads the on-site engineering function, develops a high-performing team and drives reliability, service and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, 3+ years in a management role within maintenance or engineering, and strong experience in automated logistics or

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years in a management role within maintenance/engineering.
• Experience in automated logistics, warehousing or complex engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, KPIs and customer relationships.
• Good commercial awareness and stakeholder mgmt skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the on-site maintenance and engineering team.
• Create a culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as main customer contact and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Deliver KPIs for system availability, engineering performance, quality and cost.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, resources and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor performance through CMMS systems, reporting and analysis.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

CMMS

HSE knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance / Engineering Manager to join a global engineering organisation supporting one of the UK's most advanced automated distribution centres. As Maintenance / Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the on‑site engineering function, developing a high‑performing maintenance team and ensuring industry‑leading levels of system reliability, customer satisfaction and operational performance.

Benefits

• £70‑75k + Bonus
• Benefits Package
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Stable Employment within a Growing International Business
• Modern, High‑Tech Working Environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the on‑site maintenance and engineering team.
• Create a positive culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as the main customer contact, developing strong working relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Deliver agreed KPIs for system availability, engineering performance, quality and cost.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, engineering resources and operational priorities.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and engineering standards.
• Monitor engineering performance through CMMS systems, reporting and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years in a management role within maintenance, engineering or technical services.
• Experience in automated logistics, warehousing, material handling, manufacturing, FMCG or other complex engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, KPIs and customer relationships.
• Good commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.