Maintenance Manager

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Maintenance Manager to keep our manufacturing site running safely and reliably. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee equipment care and drive preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to support performance and continuous improvement, acting as a visible leader balancing daily priorities with long-term site goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of plant, machinery and maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site maintenance team, including engineers and planners.
• Ensure plant, equipment and utilities are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Respond to unplanned issues quickly and safely when they arise.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Manage contractors and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Monitor performance using maintenance KPIs and act on trends.
• Control maintenance budgets, spares and resources effectively.
• Work closely with Operations to support production plans and site priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Technical knowledge

Health & Safety

Coaching/people development

Job description

As a Maintenance Manager, you keep the site running safely and reliably. You lead the maintenance team, make sure equipment is looked after properly and help prevent breakdowns before they happen. You work closely with Operations, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to support performance, safety and continuous improvement. You are a visible leader who balances day‑to‑day priorities with longer‑term improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site maintenance team, including engineers and planners.
• Make sure plant, equipment and utilities are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
• Respond to unplanned issues quickly and safely when they arise.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Manage contractors and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Monitor performance using maintenance KPIs and act on trends.
• Control maintenance budgets, spares and resources effectively.
• Work closely with Operations to support production plans and site priorities.

About You

• You will have experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Have experience of managing a team
• Bringing strong technical understanding of plant, machinery and maintenance systems.
• You will have knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Be able to managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of coaching, developing and motivating others is essential.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Samworth Brothers is a fourth‑generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best‑known retailers to produce high‑quality own‑label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well‑invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.