Maintenance Manager

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave + 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

Job summary

A leading chemical & materials manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 15%.

Lead the site facilities team, managing day-to-day maintenance of plant and office buildings, ensuring reliability of utilities and systems including HVAC, fire, security, and electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience leading facilities or maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of facilities systems, utilities management, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team and maintain critical systems.
• Maintain boilers, water treatment, HVAC, fire, security, and electrical systems.
• Plan and oversee capital projects within budget.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Support plant and site operational efficiency with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering leadership

Energy efficiency

Education

Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

A leading chemical & materials manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum, with the potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 15%.

• 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

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

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