Maintenance Manager

Randstad Delivery; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a team in Desford. You will focus on equipment reliability and operational efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will implement effective maintenance strategies, monitor KPIs, and foster continuous improvement. A Level 3 engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment are essential. This role offers a contract duration of 12 months at a rate of up to £29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and criticality analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and take action to address performance gaps.
• Implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Critical-thinking skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a client based in Desford. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a maintenance team focusing on equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will drive proactive maintenance planning, manage performance through KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will work cross‑functionally to support production goals while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and cost standards.

Location: Desford

Contract Duration: 12 months

Rate: Up to £29 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Schedule

Monday - Wednesday: 06:00 - 14:30

Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00

Friday: 06:00 - 12:00

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians, building skills matrices and creating training plans to upskill members.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (such as planned work order completion and overdue orders) and create action plans to address performance gaps.
• Lead daily pulse meetings regarding Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
• Implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma principles to eliminate non‑value‑added activities and reduce costs.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing standards, eliminating hazards, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong decision‑making and critical‑thinking skills, evaluating risks and benefits to solve complex problems.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in maintenance planning and execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Level 3 equivalent qualification in engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to analyze data to make KPI‑based decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and criticality analysis.
• Experience developing training programs and competency frameworks.

What Success Looks Like

• High completion rates for planned maintenance work orders.
• Reduction in overdue work orders and unplanned downtime.
• Improved team competency, engagement, and safety metrics.

Interested? If you have the required leadership skills and manufacturing maintenance experience, please apply today.