Maintenance Manager

Zest; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves leading a team to ensure efficient production machinery operation, implementing preventative maintenance strategies, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have management experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of maintenance systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including an attractive bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management within a manufacturing, heavy or process plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver continuous improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver all planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Develop, manage, and implement a preventative maintenance programme to minimise breakdowns and maximise uptime.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and liaise with contractors.
• Implement corrective and preventative safety measures.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Prepare, monitor, and control the annual maintenance budget.
• Ensure accurate logging and reporting of activities.
• Contribute to the improvement of reliability processes.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at a large-scale manufacturing site in the Leicestershire area. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver all planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
• Develop, manage, and implement a preventative maintenance programme to minimise breakdowns and maximise uptime.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team, driving performance against KPIs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery.
• Implement corrective and preventative safety measures, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory in collaboration with the stock control function.
• Prepare, monitor, and control the annual maintenance budget.
• Ensure accurate logging and reporting of activities within the maintenance management system.
• Contribute to the improvement of reliability processes, ensuring production lines operate at optimum efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience in management within a manufacturing, heavy or process plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver continuous improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension.
• Private healthcare.

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