Maintenance Manager

PR O-Pak Foods Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000

33 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday

Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm core hours

GroceryAid access

Benefits & Recognition Hub

Job summary

Pro-Pak Foods in Malton (North Yorkshire) is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Engineering team on a Monday–Friday, site-based role with a salary of £60,000. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will drive daily maintenance, safety and reliability across the Malton site.

You will champion Health & Safety, develop the team, implement Lean and continuous improvement, and manage contractors. Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Provide leadership to the Engineering team and drive maintenance strategy.
• Champion Health & Safety across the site and ensure safe working practices.
• Develop proactive maintenance plans and KPI-driven improvements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain engineering documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced food environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage, coach and develop the Engineering team
• Set clear objectives and provide regular feedback
• Build capability and confirm competency across the team
• Coach colleagues in Lean principles, problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Develop proactive improvement plans against key KPIs
• Establish and communicate an Engineering strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee fault diagnostics, breakdown response and planned maintenance
• Ensure PPM is completed in partnership with Operations
• Work with Operations to support production start-up requirements
• Manage and control contractors on-site
• Maintain accurate engineering records and reporting
• Drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement
• Support site audit processes and compliance with policies

Skills

People leadership

Maintenance management

Lean principles

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

CMMS systems

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Budget management

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Malton, North Yorkshire | Monday–Friday | £60,000

Lead. Improve. Inspire. Keep things moving.

Are you an experienced Engineering or Maintenance professional looking for your next leadership challenge?

At Pro-Pak Foods, we’re proud to produce delicious, high-quality ready meals for many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. With more than 200 meals on our menu, our success depends on great people, great products and reliable, efficient manufacturing — and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an ambitious and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our Engineering team at our Malton site.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of our Maintenance Engineers, ensuring our people, equipment and processes perform at their best.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What will you be responsible for?

Health & Safety

You’ll be a visible champion for Health & Safety across the site, helping to create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for working safely.

• Champion Health & Safety and promote a safe working environment for all colleagues

• Participate in H&S meetings and lead Safety Gemba Walks

• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and near misses

• Ensure actions are followed through and completed in a timely manner

Leadership & Team Development

Your team will be at the heart of your role. You’ll provide clear direction, develop capability and create an environment where people can perform at their best.

• Lead, engage, coach and develop the Engineering team

• Set clear objectives and provide regular feedback

• Build capability and confirm competency across the team

• Coach colleagues in Lean principles, problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Develop proactive improvement plans against key KPIs

• Establish and communicate a clear Engineering strategy aligned with wider business objectives

Maintenance & Engineering

You’ll take ownership of the site’s maintenance function, ensuring our plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and efficient.

• Oversee fault diagnostics, breakdown response, equipment installation and planned maintenance

• Ensure PPM is completed as planned and in partnership with Operations

• Work closely with Operations to support production start-up requirements

• Manage and control contractors undertaking work on-site

• Maintain accurate engineering records, documentation and reporting

• Drive equipment reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

Working within a highly regulated food manufacturing environment, you’ll ensure Engineering activities meet the required standards.

• Support and participate in site audit processes

• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs and legal requirements

• Maintain awareness of BRC standards and customer codes of practice

• Ensure Engineering processes and documentation meet the required standards

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a confident and inspirational Engineering leader who can balance people, performance and technical excellence.

You’ll ideally be someone who:

• Has experience leading an Engineering or Maintenance team within food manufacturing

• Has an Engineering qualification or equivalent relevant experience

• Has strong Mechanical and Electrical Engineering knowledge

• Is an excellent people leader who can motivate, coach and develop others

• Is commercially aware and comfortable managing budgets and resources

• Has a proactive, continuous-improvement mind-set and enjoys challenging the status quo

• Can adapt quickly to changing business needs and introduce new ideas

• Understands BRC standards and customer codes of practice

• Has experience using CMMS systems

• Is highly organised, solutions-focused and committed to delivering results

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can bring people together, create a high-performing team and make a genuine difference to Engineering performance across the site.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £60,000

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday

• Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm core hours

• Access to GroceryAid, offering emotional, practical and financial support

• Access to our Benefits & Recognition Hub, with a fantastic range of colleague discounts and rewards