Maintenance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing organisation in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Maintenance Manager. In this permanent role, you will oversee the maintenance team and ensure equipment is maintained effectively, with opportunities for impactful changes and team building. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits are included.

Benefits

Annual bonus

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance teams in manufacturing environments is crucial.
• Ability to drive transition from reactive to planned maintenance.
• Strong budget management and strategic implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers across two shifts.
• Oversee maintenance responsibility for production machinery and plant equipment.
• Implement projects for new equipment and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Job description

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Maintenance Manager, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A well-established and prestigious manufacturing organisation is looking to hire an Engineering Maintenance Manager on a permanent basis.

The primary focus of the role is to manage the maintenance function and engineering team to ensure that equipment, services, and factory buildings are maintained in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

There is significant opportunity to make impactful changes to engineering as well as the opportunity to build a new shift team.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 10 Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers across two shifts
• Report to the Head of Operations with overall maintenance responsibility for production machinery, plant equipment, and facilities
• Identify, implement, and manage projects, including the introduction of new equipment, new processes, and improving the performance of existing equipment
• Drive the engineering culture from reactive to planned & preventative maintenance
• Set and control engineering department budgets, spending, and priorities
• Ensure projects are delivered on target with clear plans and strategies, and resources are used efficiently

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include: an annual bonus, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and a company pension scheme (up to