Maintenance Manager

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; Poyle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering function at their facility in Slough. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in maintenance management within food production and strong engineering qualifications. A competitive salary package is offered for this full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineer.
• Solid knowledge of food production or FMCG environments.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and maintenance activities across the facility.
• Manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualifications

Tools

PPM Systems

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Slough

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent - 45 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Week 1: Monday to Friday | Week 2: Tuesday to Saturday (07:00 - 16:30)

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Maintenance Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing or fast-paced production environments? We're looking for a confident and driven individual to lead the engineering function at a busy bakery production facility in Slough.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing all engineering and maintenance activity across the facility


• Managing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system to reduce downtime


• Leading and developing a high-performing, safety-conscious engineering team


• Coordinating 24-hour engineering coverage and shift engineering activities


• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions


• Managing plant spares, stock levels, and sourcing of critical components


• Liaising with senior management and advising on equipment performance issues


• Driving best practices around GMP, HACCP, BRC, and food safety standards


• Overseeing factory infrastructure and utilities maintenance


• Supporting new product introductions from an engineering perspective

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an Maintenance Manager or Senior Engineering position


• Strong knowledge of food production or FMCG environments


• Background in mechanical and electrical engineering with relevant qualifications


• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills


• Experience with PPM systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement


• Confident managing contractors and ensuring compliance with safety procedures


• Practical understanding of UK regulations, health & safety, and audit standards

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary package


• Opportunity to lead a high-impact department in a well-established company


• Supportive environment with room for professional development


• Hands-on role with real scope to influence and improve operations

Apply today to lead the engineering function at a dynamic food manufacturing facility where your expertise will make a tangible difference.

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