Maintenance Manager

Gbs Uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Leeds is seeking a Maintenance Manager to manage production levels and oversee a team of Engineers and subcontractors. The role demands a minimum of two years of management experience within the manufacturing sector. You will ensure smooth operations, manage preventative maintenance, and handle budgeting. Strong team management and communication skills are essential for maintaining efficiency and meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful track record within woodworking, FMCG or packaging sectors.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production plant and equipment.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance.
• Recruit staff and manage subcontractors.
• Prepare and analyse the annual budget.

Skills

Management experience

Maintenance experience

Team management

Flexible working hours

Communication skills

Education

HNC or degree level in engineering

Job description

Competitive salary.

About the Maintenance Manager role

As a Maintenance Manager you will be working within a modern manufacturing facility maintaining production levels and the efficient operation of additional onsite facilities, to ensure that the sites run to their full output potential within an agreed budget. You will have full responsibility for the management of a team of Engineers, Ancillary staff and Subcontractors based across both sites, operating over a 7 day, 4 shift rotational pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain production plant and equipment.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance.
• Resolve day‑to‑day machine breakdowns.
• Maintain electrical plant maintenance records.
• Recruit staff and manage subcontractors.
• Prepare and analyse the annual budget, including past and present performance data.
• Develop apprentices and plan labour skills.
• Generate weekly KPI reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of two years management experience.
• Successful track record within a manufacturing/maintenance environment, ideally woodworking, FMCG or packaging.
• Experience with suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement plans.
• Flexible approach to working hours, as shift work may be necessary.
• Excellent time‑keeping and time‑management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Multi‑skilled engineer, ideally with an electrical bias.
• Educated to HNC or degree level in engineering (ideally).
• Strong motivation and team‑management abilities.
• Confident communicator at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and willing to work as part of the management team.
• Excellent organisational, written and numerical skills.
• Computer literacy.

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for your application to be taken further, please state your required salary.