Maintenance Manager

SJS Recruitment; Gedling; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Gedling is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the execution of a maintenance strategy. The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplined engineering teams, drive operational performance enhancements, and oversee both daily operations and longer-term CAPEX projects. A strong background in manufacturing and a passion for driving efficiency are crucial. Responsibilities include implementing preventative maintenance strategies and leading projects that improve site performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in overseeing CAPEX initiatives and engineering operations.
• Ability to implement preventative maintenance strategies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute maintenance strategy and oversee key projects.
• Manage daily engineering operations and long-term CAPEX projects.
• Drive change and optimize processes to enhance site performance.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Strategic planning

Process optimization

Preventative maintenance strategies

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in a manufacturing environment? Do you have a passion for driving maintenance excellence and enhancing operational performance?

We’re looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager to shape and execute a robust maintenance strategy while overseeing key projects and development of processes. In this role, you’ll lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers, fostering a collaborative culture that drives efficiency and continuous improvement.

You’ll manage both day-to-day engineering operations and longer-term CAPEX initiatives, ensuring investments align with business objectives and deliver tangible improvements. You’ll need to be both strategic and hands‑on, capable of inspiring your team while rolling up your sleeves when necessary.

We are seeking someone with a strong track record in manufacturing, with experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment, implementing preventative maintenance strategies, and leading CAPEX projects from conception through to execution. Your ability to drive change, optimize processes, and deliver capital investment projects that enhance site performance will be critical to your success in this role.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us