Maintenance Manager

Britvic; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Newbold on Avon is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department. The role involves creating and implementing maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with production and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, knowledge of FMCG environments, and be an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or possess equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement tools.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create maintenance schedules for Canning/PET lines.
• Conduct health and safety tasks like Incident Coordination and Fire Marshal.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills

Management/Supervisory experience

Operational management in FMCG

Knowledge of Lean/CI tools

Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation

Knowledge of Food Safety Legislation

Electrical Engineer / Certified Mechanical Engineer

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department at our Carlsberg Britvic facility. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and implementing maintenance schedules for equipment and container delivery, ensuring all work meets our stringent standards for Production, Quality, Food Safety, and Budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize health & safety, performing tasks such as Incident Coordination, Fire Marshal, LOTO, PTW, and Contractor Control.
• Maintain a planned maintenance system (via SAP) for Canning/PET lines to optimize plant condition.
• Reduce downtime, enhance plant reliability, and improve OEE within budget for Canning/PET lines.
• Create and adapt a flexible maintenance plan to meet changing production needs.
• Identify and address training needs for direct reports.
• Manage spare parts inventory for Canning/PET equipment, keeping stock minimal.
• Coordinate supplier services through effective, cost-efficient contracts.
• Support food safety, quality, and hygiene standards in production.
• Lead continuous improvement and own the RCA process for Canning/PET Engineering.
• Drive reductions in energy and maintenance costs on Canning/PET lines.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
• Develop weekly and annual maintenance schedules in collaboration with OEMs.
• Adhere to Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures; ensure staff training.
• Support preparations for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC, BRC, AIB).

Requirements:

• Management/Supervisory experience
• Operational management experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation
• Knowledge of relevant Food Safety Legislation
• Electrical Engineer / Certified Mechanical Engineer
• Degree-level education or proven equivalent experience

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.