Maintenance Manager

Premier Engineering; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company near Haywards Heath is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function. You will ensure machinery and equipment run efficiently with minimal downtime. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, strong mechanical and/or electrical background, and management experience. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing a small maintenance team or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure effective PPM and rapid breakdown response.
• Overseeing maintenance activity across all production plant, machinery, and site utilities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding on production machinery

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health & safety compliance

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or similar)

Job description

JOB – Maintenance Manager

LOCATION – Haywards Heath

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

My client is a successful and long-established manufacturing company based near Haywards Heath, seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function across their production facility. This is a key role responsible for ensuring machinery, equipment, and site services run efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime.

Attributes for the Maintenance Manager

• Experience as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical and / or electrical maintenance background
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvement
• Ability to fault find on production machinery and automated equipment
• Experience managing a small maintenance team or contractors
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Relevant engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or similar)

The Maintenance Manager role will involve

• Leading and managing the maintenance team to ensure effective PPM and rapid breakdown response
• Overseeing maintenance activity across all production plant, machinery, and site utilities