Maintenance Manager

Orion Electrotech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Molesey is seeking a Maintenance Manager to support the delivery of high-quality maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in automation and production line environments, strong leadership skills, and a technical background in PLCs and automation systems. This role requires excellent communication and time-management skills, with a focus on establishing best practices and leading a high-performing team. Competitive salary and opportunities for continuous improvement await.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager in an automation and production line environment.
• Strong technical background with proficiency in automation systems.
• Experience with Health & Safety regulations, ideally with IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance engineers in a diverse environment.
• Establish best practices with the customer’s H&S team.
• Develop a World Class Maintenance Regime including preventative maintenance.

Skills

Proficiency in PLCs

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Customer relations

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000. Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift 8am to 4.30pm

Location - Molesey

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for an opportunity to lead and make an impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our site. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of high-quality maintenance operations and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Maintenance Manager leading a team of maintenance engineers in a diverse environment, from machinery to automation.
• Work closely with the customer’s H&S team to establish best practices across all aspects of the site.
• Manage and develop the Resident Engineers, providing guidance, conducting annual appraisals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Spearhead the development of a World Class Maintenance Regime, including planning and executing all preventative maintenance using CMMS.
• Maintain high system uptime in alignment with KPI targets.
• Oversee asset management and ensure service records for all equipment are up-to-date and complete.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the customer’s CI team to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Ensure all company documentation and quality standards are met.

Requirements of the Maintenance Manager

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager in an automation and production line environment.
• Strong technical background, with proficiency in PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a high-performing team.
• HNC or equivalent, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Experience with Health & Safety regulations, ideally with IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills, with an ability to handle escalations efficiently.
• Strong customer relations, with a focus on delivering results that align with client KPIs.

Apply now for the Maintenance Manager role!!