Maintenance Manager (920)

Wills Consultants Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Resident Maintenance Manager in Uttoxeter. You will lead a team of maintenance engineers, manage operations to ensure optimal performance, and act as the primary contact for client issues. Ideal candidates will possess relevant technical qualifications and strong leadership skills. The role is on-site, full-time, and offers competitive salary growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or technical environments such as automation or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills required for managing a maintenance team.
• Competence in problem-solving within a technical context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance engineers.
• Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

PLC

WCS/WMS systems

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Resident Maintenance Manager

Location: Uttoxeter, UK

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | On-Site

Salary: £50,700 increasing to £53,400

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.

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

Qualifications / 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.