Maintenance Manager

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for a dynamic FMCG manufacturing site in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead the maintenance function, driving improvements in reliability, efficiency, and safety within the facility. Responsibilities include managing maintenance strategies, budgets, and staff development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in maintenance operations and experience with continuous improvement methodologies. This role offers excellent development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of improving asset care and driving efficiencies.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy to ensure optimal performance and asset reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to maximize line utilization.
• Manage maintenance budgets and make data-driven investment decisions.
• Plan and execute asset care programs to ensure quality and safety.
• Support technical projects and capital investment activities.
• Mentor and develop apprentices and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement methodologies

Job description

Maintenance Manager (FMCG / Consumer Goods / Fast paced manufacturing environment)

An established, high-volume FMCG / manufacturing facility s seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead its site maintenance function. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic, performance-driven production environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

This will best fit someone from a fast-paced, consumer product manufactuing industry background.

About the Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will take full ownership of the site’s maintenance program, ensuring all equipment, utilities, and facilities are effectively maintained and fully compliant with safety and operational requirements.

You will be responsible for developing and driving maintenance strategies that enhance reliability, efficiency, and production performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to assess maintenance effectiveness, identify training needs, and lead improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading the maintenance strategy to ensure optimal performance and asset reliability.
• Driving continuous improvement projects to maximise line utilisation and reduce downtime.
• Managing maintenance budgets and making data-driven investment decisions.
• Planning and executing asset care programs to ensure high standards of quality and safety.
• Supporting technical projects and capital investment activity across the site.
• Mentoring and developing apprentices and technical staff to strengthen site capability.

About You

You are a motivated and technically strong leader with experience managing maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment. You can demonstrate a track record of improving asset care systems, driving mechanical efficiencies, and managing budgets effectively.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills will be key to success in this role. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and CAPEX project delivery will be a distinct advantage.

This position offers excellent development opportunities within a supportive and progressive working environment