Maintenance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG sector is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive capacity developments in a complex manufacturing operation while collaborating closely with production and quality teams. You will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement strategies, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring effective maintenance management. Join a supportive company culture that values innovation and efficiency, and take the next step in your career with a leading organization recognized for its high-quality consumer goods.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme up to 10% matched

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Collaborative company culture

Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG company

Qualifications

• Experience in a team leader or maintenance management role within the FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage production maintenance through a team of leaders and engineers.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Maintenance Management Software Proficiency

Education

18th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

Maintenance Management Software

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About Our Client

A well-established leader in the FMCG sector, our client is a large organisation with a global footprint. Operating from Wakefield, they are renowned for their high-quality consumer goods and their commitment to innovation and efficiency.

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager will report into the Site Engineering Manager and will drive capacity developments across a complex manufacturing operation working closely with Production and Quality teams. You will lead a talented team of engineers will be responsible for succession planning and development. Other day to day responsibilities include:

• Effective management of the production maintenance through a team of Team Leaders and multi-skilled engineers
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance schedules
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to increase efficiencies using TPM methodologies
• Work closely with production management to minimize downtime
• Provide technical support and training to the engineering team
• Develop and mentor engineering apprentices

The Successful Applicant

The successful Maintenance Manager will possess a range of the following:

• Experience in a team leader or maintenance management role within the FMCG sector
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• The ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software
• Electrical bias with 18th edition qualification

What's on Offer

• Generous pension scheme at of upto 10% matched
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A collaborative and supportive company culture
• Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG company with a global presence

If you are ready for the next step in your career and the chance to lead a maintenance team in a thriving FMCG company, then apply now.