Maintenance Manager

Entech Technical Solutions Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturing company in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee production support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cost standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, maintenance planning experience, and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role involves managing a team and implementing maintenance strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily meetings, present updates on safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely execution of work orders and allocate resources effectively.
• Create action plans to address gaps in maintenance performance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Job description

Role: Maintenance Manager

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Rate: £38.50 Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £27.50 PAYE

Duration: 12 months

Hours:

• Monday to Wednesday 6am – 2:30pm
• Thursday 6am – 2pm
• Friday 6am – 12pm

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join an Automotive Manufacturer near Leicester. You will be collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support production and maintain compliance with safety, quality, and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily meetings, present updates on safety, quality, and cost metrics.
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely execution of work orders and allocate resources effectively.
• Create action plans to address gaps in maintenance performance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on KPIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering.