Maintenance Manager

TieTalent; Winsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Cheshire seeks a skilled Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. The role involves ensuring the efficiency and reliability of equipment through proactive maintenance strategies while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Team for high standards.
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance budgets and contractor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety

Equipment Reliability

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About

Job Advert: Maintenance Manager Location: Cheshire, UK Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 DOE

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in Cheshire, looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. This specialist site focuses on fabric care and construction material products for major global brands, and they are seeking a results-driven professional to take ownership of their maintenance strategy, driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across operations.

About The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site’s maintenance program, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and efficiency. This includes implementing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies, managing a team of multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the site’s assets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Maintenance Team, ensuring high standards of performance and technical competency. Implement proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to optimise cost efficiency. Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies. Utilise CMMS and data analytics to track maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques. A results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong IT skills, with experience in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join This Opportunity?

Competitive salary (£45,000 - £56,000 DOE) and benefits package. A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment. Work with a leading global organisation, offering strong growth and career development opportunities. Join a key production site in Cheshire, supporting industry-leading brands.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you

Nice-to-have skills

• Root Cause Analysis
• Winsford, England
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English