Maintenance Manager

SJR Partners; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SJEngineering is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead multi-skilled maintenance across two Oldbury-based sites in the West Midlands. The role combines hands-on fault finding with strategic maintenance planning in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance, drive improvements to PM schedules, and coordinate projects across both facilities while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance activities across two sites.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Pneumatics

Robotics

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Microsoft Excel

Electrical drawings

Tools

ABB robotics

Maintenance planning software

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Multi-Skilled

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm | Friday early finish at 2:00pm

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

SJEngineering is recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Manager to join a well-established and growing automotive manufacturer based in Oldbury, West Midlands.

Our client specialises in advanced manufacturing processes, including automated production systems, robotics and industrial coating applications, supplying customers across the automotive and wider manufacturing sectors.

Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking for a technically strong, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities, improve equipment reliability and support engineering projects across two manufacturing facilities.

This position would suit an experienced Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor or Maintenance Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance activities across the manufacturing facilities.
• Remain hands-on with fault finding, breakdowns and maintenance of production equipment.
• Develop, manage and improve planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve faults involving motors, pumps, pneumatics, robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Lead engineering improvement projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor maintenance performance and report on monthly engineering objectives and KPIs.
• Work closely with production and senior management to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety standards and company procedures.
• Coordinate engineering priorities across both manufacturing sites, providing technical support when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within a multi-skilled maintenance engineering role, ideally with supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining automated production machinery and associated equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding abilities, including motors, pumps, pneumatic systems and mechanical components.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance schedules and engineering improvement projects.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and maintenance planning systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to support operations across two local sites.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within automotive manufacturing or a Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier.
• Knowledge of industrial paint spraying, coating systems or paint application equipment.
• Experience maintaining or fault-finding ABB industrial robots.
• Understanding of fluid handling systems, pumps, impellers and pneumatic controls.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position with a growing automotive manufacturer.
• Monday-to-Friday working hours with an early finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations across two manufacturing sites.
• Involvement in engineering investment, equipment improvements and ongoing business growth.
• A varied role combining hands-on engineering with maintenance management responsibilities.