Maintenance Manager

Heroes & Legacies; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Uttoxeter is seeking a skilled Resident Maintenance Manager to lead an on-site engineering team. This role involves managing maintenance operations, ensuring optimal performance of automated systems, and acting as the primary contact for client escalations. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in technical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or technical environments (e.g., automation, material handling, manufacturing).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Competency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance engineers.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/ONC in Mechanical, Electrical, IT, or Software Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PLCs

WCS/WMS systems

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Resident Maintenance Manager
Location: Uttoxeter, UK
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | On-Site

Salary: £49,500 increasing to £52,100 after probation

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Resident Maintenance Manager to lead an on-site engineering team at the client site in Uttoxeter. You will be the primary point of contact for the client, manage all maintenance operations, and ensure optimal performance of automated systems in a busy warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance engineers
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities
• Act as the first point of contact for client escalations and incident management
• Monitor and report on KPIs and SLAs
• Conduct shift handovers and daily system checks
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, HR, and operational procedures

Requirements:

• HNC/ONC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, IT, or Software Engineering
• Experience in engineering or technical environments (e.g., automation, material handling, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of PLCs, WCS/WMS systems, and SAP (desirable)
• Strong communication, team leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Competency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Other Details:

• Some UK and international travel required
• Working at Height Fitness Test and Pre-Placement Questionnaire required

About Us:

Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs.