Maintenance Manager

Redmore Recruitment limited; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Redmore Recruitment limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function in a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will maximise equipment reliability, develop and deliver the maintenance strategy, and guide both mechanical and electrical teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on fault-finding, implementing PPM programmes, driving uptime and OEE, managing budgets, and delivering continuous improvement across safety, productivity, and

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability.
• Proven experience developing and implementing PPM strategies.
• Excellent root cause analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and maintenance activities with a strong focus on Health & Safety.
• Develop and implement Planned Preventative Maintenance programmes across plant/equipment.
• Drive improvements in reliability, uptime and OEE through planning and RCA.
• Coordinate responses to breakdowns to minimise downtime and resolve issues quickly.
• Lead and develop engineering teams, including apprentices and contractors.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Electrical fault-finding

Safety compliance

Education

Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Needham, Harleston

Salary: £55,000

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday (40hrs including 1 in 4 Saturdays)

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This pivotal role will be responsible for maximising equipment reliability, developing and delivering the site's maintenance strategy, leading engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, including Safe Systems of Work, LOTO procedures, risk assessments, and compliance with statutory requirements
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes across all plant and equipment
• Drive improvements in machine reliability, uptime and OEE through effective maintenance planning and root cause analysis
• Coordinate engineering response to breakdowns, minimising production downtime and ensuring rapid resolution of issues
• Lead, coach, and develop Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, apprentices, and contractors to build a high-performing engineering team
• Manage contractor activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company standards
• Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment while developing long-term asset lifecycle plans
• Manage critical spare parts inventory, maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring availability of key components
• Control engineering budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve maintenance efficiency through data‑led decision making
• Maintain engineering documentation, maintenance records, and quality standards to ensure equipment consistently meets production requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, productivity, condition‑based monitoring, and waste reduction

About You

• Time‑served Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Significant experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding capability
• Proven experience developing and implementing PPM strategies
• Excellent root cause analysis, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation abilities
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing engineering teams
• High level of Health & Safety awareness and knowledge of safe isolation procedures
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous