Maintenance Manager

Graphic Packaging International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across our North East manufacturing sites. You will ensure production equipment runs safely and efficiently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

You will drive machine reliability, manage external contractors, and coach the maintenance team to improve technical capability and engagement in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance operations in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PPM and TPM programs.
• Understanding of electrical regulations (17th/18th Edition preferred).
• Full, clean driving licence and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance activities across production and facility operations.
• Drive machine reliability and reduce downtime through preventive and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, BRC, and ISO standards.
• Monitor and report maintenance KPIs and performance metrics.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers.
• Support capital and operational improvement projects.
• Develop and coach maintenance team members to build technical capability and engagement.
• Manage facilities maintenance requirements to ensure efficient site operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Electrical & mechanical

Team leadership

Health & safety

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across our North East manufacturing sites. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and at maximum performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage maintenance activities across production and facility operations.
• Drive machine reliability and reduce downtime through preventive and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, BRC, and ISO standards.
• Monitor and report maintenance KPIs and performance metrics.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers.
• Support capital and operational improvement projects.
• Develop and coach maintenance team members to build technical capability and engagement.
• Manage facilities maintenance requirements to ensure efficient site operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high housekeeping standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications & Experience

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM programs.
• Understanding of electrical regulations (17th or 18th Edition preferred).
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Printing, packaging, carton manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
• Experience with Heidelberg, Komori, Bobst, Jagenberg, or similar production equipment.
• Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing machinery and automation systems.