Maintenance Manager

Listgrove Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Manager in West Yorkshire. This role requires oversight of machinery across two sites, focusing on optimal performance and maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical principles knowledge, be a multiskilled engineer, and possess excellent diagnostic skills. Proactive individuals committed to supporting company growth are encouraged to apply. Excellent communication and a collaborative approach with service providers are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven maintenance leader.

Benefits

Five Decades of Market Intelligence

Unrivalled Industry Networks

Recognised International brand

HR Qualified Professionals

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical principles.
• Experienced in maintenance operations for manufacturing sites.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct running repairs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose equipment faults and resolve issues promptly.
• Liaise with external service providers for complex issues.
• Oversee maintenance across all production machinery.

Skills

Electrical principles

Multiskilled engineering

Maintenance operations

Diagnostic capabilities

Proactive approach

Maintenance planning

Job description

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Maintenance Manager
Castleford

Job ref: JH /64392

Location: West Yorkshire

Client Overview

Founded in the late 90’s, this UK-based manufacturer is best known for its durable, transparent, and stackable storage boxes that come in a wide range of sizes and colours. The company has quickly grown into one of the world’s largest suppliers of this product range. Today, the business continues to focus on innovation, customer-driven design and affordability while growing its global presence.

Role Overview

We are looking for a purpose driven, ambitious and growth orientated Maintenance Leader who is accountable for overseeing machinery across 2 sites, ensuring optimal performance and preventing disruption to manufacturing operations. The successful applicant will also collaborate with service providers to coordinate and resolve maintenance requirements, while leading fault diagnosis, corrective actions and detailed reporting.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor and maintain machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Conduct running repairs as required to downtime to a minimum.
• Diagnose equipment faults and resolve issues within designated parameters and timeframes.
• Demonstrate strong self-management and initiative.
• Liaise directly with external service providers for equipment issues that cannot be resolved in-house.
• Oversee the maintenance of all production machinery as well as the facilities across both manufacturing sites.

The Person

• Qualified in electrical principles.
• Multiskilled engineer with a broad technical skill set.
• Experienced in overseeing maintenance operations for one or more manufacturing sites.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.
• Proactive, with a strong focus on the supporting company goals and growth.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintenance planning and execution.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jason Hutchison
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0044 (0) 1789 207070

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Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported our search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page.

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