Maintenance Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Sandy; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Bedfordshire to lead a multi-disciplinary site engineering function. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to drive plant reliability and asset optimisation while maintaining high operating standards.

You will manage engineering resources, oversee budgets, and lead facility management within a fast-paced environment, developing a high-performing team and ensuring seamless production continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Mechanical and/or Electrical); electrical qualification desirable.
• Strong coaching/mentoring ability to drive strategy and improvements.
• Data-driven decision making and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled team and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high equipment availability via PPM programmes.
• Manage annual engineering budget and support capital projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Procurement and QA to optimise line performance.
• Ensure H&S, food safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum

Location: Bedfordshire

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary site engineering function. This role balances strategic leadership with a hands‑on approach when required. You will be responsible for driving plant reliability, ensuring asset optimisation, and maintaining the highest operational standards. This is an excellent opportunity to manage engineering resources, oversee budgets, lead facility management, and develop a high-performing team within a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers (including 2 direct reports) to foster a culture of continuous improvement, autonomous maintenance, and engineering excellence.
• Asset Reliability: Maintain high equipment availability through robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, minimising downtime and optimising machinery changeovers.
• Financial & Project Management: Prepare and manage the annual engineering operating budget. Assist in delivering capital projects from initial concept and feasibility through to installation, commissioning, and completion.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Operations, Procurement, and Quality assurance teams to prioritise workloads, improve line efficiency, and ensure seamless production continuity.
• H&S & Compliance: Ensure full legal and corporate compliance across health & safety, food safety, and environmental standards. Collaborate on risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and contractor controls.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in an engineering or maintenance leadership role within an FMCG, manufacturing, or similar fast‑paced operational environment.
• Qualifications: Recognised engineering qualification (Mechanical and/or Electrical); an electrical qualification is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong coaching and mentoring capability with the ability to implement engineering strategy and continuous improvement processes.
• Attributes: A decisive, data‑driven problem solver who is comfortable influencing stakeholders and driving positive change in a routine‑flexible environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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