Maintenance Manager – Site Services

Novus Recruitment Ltd; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving FMCG business as a Maintenance Manager in Tiverton, where you will oversee vital site services, ensuring smooth operations and environmental compliance. This role is crucial for the ongoing development of the engineering team, offering opportunities for progression within a stable and expanding organization. You will lead a dedicated team, manage critical utilities, and foster collaboration across functions. If you possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of utilities and environmental regulations.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of utilities infrastructure for reliability.
• Manage water treatment systems ensuring compliance and sustainability.
• Coordinate effluent treatment and ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Technical knowledge of utilities

Water treatment expertise

Air quality control

Effluent management

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Site Services

Location: Tiverton

Salary: £55k-65k plus a competitive package

This is a growing FMCG business with a strong manufacturing facility. The Engineering Site Services Manager role is essential for its ongoing development as a key member of the Engineering Team, ensuring smooth site operations and fostering collaboration across all functions.

Managing utilities such as water, air, and effluent systems is critical for the plant. Candidates with expertise in managing site services and facilities within a manufacturing environment are ideal. Previous supervisory or management experience is important, as this role involves leading a small team that provides support across key areas.

Why apply for this role?

• The business has experienced significant growth over the past 5 years.
• It has a stable and expanding customer base.
• Opportunities for progression are available through structured succession planning.

Role responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing maintenance of utilities infrastructure, including steam boilers, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, and refrigeration units, to ensure reliability and performance.
2. Managing water treatment and distribution systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability.
3. Monitoring air quality and maintaining safe indoor air standards, including ventilation and emission controls, in line with industry regulations.
4. Coordinating effluent treatment and wastewater disposal, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable practices.
5. Ensuring all site services adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations through regular audits and inspections.
6. Managing budgets for site services, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
7. Liaising with external suppliers and contractors, ensuring proper supervision, inductions, and permits to work on site.

Candidate requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of utilities, water treatment, air quality control, and effluent management, with understanding of relevant regulations.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams, fostering continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills for interacting confidently with internal and external partners.

If interested in joining a growing engineering team committed to personal development, please send your CV to [e-mail].