Maintenance Manager

Carlsberg Britvic; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Northampton. This role involves leading the maintenance strategy, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a proven track record in maintenance strategy development and extensive experience in FMCG production settings, along with a degree in engineering. The position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits including a product allowance and private medical options.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday (including bank holidays)

Access to a range of high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintenance strategies and performance management.
• Extensive experience in fast-paced FMCG or production environments.
• Deep understanding of health, safety, and engineering compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver maintenance strategy across people, plant, and engineering.
• Set and manage site maintenance OPEX budget for cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, food safety, hygiene, and HR processes.

Skills

Maintenance strategies development

Leadership in engineering maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Lean TPM methodology

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

MRO systems

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Manager

Location

Northampton

Job Length

Full Time

Working Hours

35

Shift

Days

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

About the role

Lead the engineering strategy for production, driving safety, efficiency, and performance across mechanical, electrical, controls, and utilities functions. As pillar lead for Preventive Maintenance, you’ll champion Carlsberg Excellence and Lean TPM to build best-in-class systems, teams, and processes. With full accountability for statutory compliance, facilities contracts, and continuous improvement, this role is central to delivering operational excellence and sustainable cost leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the site-wide maintenance strategy across people, plant, and engineering disciplines.
• Set and manage the site maintenance OPEX budget, ensuring cost efficiency and operational reliability.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and third-party maintenance service providers to meet performance and compliance standards.
• Cascade departmental KPIs and ensure alignment with group performance management systems (PMS and MCRS).
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, food safety, hygiene, legal, and HR processes across the department.
• Champion structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Lean, TPM) to resolve daily and chronic issues.
• Lead the development of engineering managers and teams, building skills and competencies aligned with departmental vision.
• Contribute to overall site strategy as part of the senior management team, driving operational excellence.
• Support group maintenance and utilities initiatives, sharing best practices across the site and wider business.
• Act as a crisis coordinator and lead emergency response planning as part of the site’s disaster contingency team.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Proven track record in developing maintenance strategies and managing performance across people, cost, quality, and service.
• Extensive experience leading engineering maintenance within a fast-paced FMCG or production environment.
• Deep understanding of health, safety, and engineering compliance regulations, with NEBOSH certification as a minimum.
• Demonstrated leadership in Lean TPM deployment, including Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance pillars.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical ability, and a results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and empowering high-performing teams.
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, ideally with chartered status and professional membership.
• Experienced in managing change, budgets, and delivering measurable outcomes in a production setting.
• Proficient in SAP, MES, and MRO systems, with sound knowledge of QHSE standards and employment practices.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

EEO Statement

This role is open to all qualified candidates. Carlsberg Britvic is an equal opportunity employer.