Maintenance Manager

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Share options

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

EAP

Training funding

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager for a leading chemical & materials manufacturer in Manchester. Competitive package with a salary up to £55,000 per year and a potential bonus of up to 15% based on performance.

The role leads the site facilities team to maintain critical systems, drive energy efficiency, and support CAPEX planning while ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable utilities for production and offices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading facilities or maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of facilities systems, utilities management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team and engineers to maintain plant and office buildings.
• Oversee boilers, water treatment, HVAC, fire, security and electrical systems.
• Drive energy efficiency projects and cost-saving initiatives.
• Plan CAPEX and major facilities projects with suppliers.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and operational standards are met.
• Provide reports to senior management and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Utilities management

Maintenance planning

Energy efficiency

Job description

A leading chemical & materials manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager.

Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 15%.

Role Overview

Lead the site facilities team, managing day-to-day maintenance of plant and office buildings. Ensure the reliability and compliance of key utilities - steam, water, gas, electricity, compressed air and critical facilities systems including HVAC, fire, security, and electrical distribution. Drive energy efficiency initiatives, cost-saving projects, continuous improvement, and support CAPEX planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the facilities team, including engineers and apprentices, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to maintain critical systems.
• Maintain and oversee industrial boilers, water treatment and distribution networks, HVAC, fire, security, and electrical systems.
• Ensure utilities are available to production and office areas at all times, reviewing and updating procedures as needed.
• Implement energy efficiency initiatives, cost-saving measures, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Plan and oversee facilities-related capital projects, coordinating with suppliers and contractors to deliver on time and within budget.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards, preparing reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support plant and site operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience leading facilities or maintenance in manufacturing, ideally chemical or high-hazard sectors.
• Strong knowledge of facilities systems, utilities management, and compliance standards.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• company pension
• share options (after probation)
• free on-site parking
• cycle-to-work scheme personal development opportunities
• EAP
• fully funded job-specific training