Maintenance Manager

Owen Gardner Talent; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to ensure safe and efficient operation within a production environment. The role involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of machinery, managing external contractors, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, particularly in maintenance and fault-finding, and a commitment to health and safety standards. This is a stable, long-term position located in High Wycombe, offering competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience maintaining machinery and production equipment.
• Experienced with CNC machinery is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults.
• Coordinate with external service engineers and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Formal engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3)

Tools

CNC machinery

Pneumatics

Compressed air systems

Job description

Job Description

Due to ongoing operational requirements, my client is looking to appoint a Maintenance Foreman to support the Maintenance Manager and take a hands-on role in keeping machinery, equipment, and site facilities running safely and efficiently.

This is a practical, varied role within a busy production environment, ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys fault-finding, site maintenance, and supporting day-to-day operations.

The important part

• £14.80 per hour
• £31,938 per annum (41.5-hour week)
• Monday–Thursday: 07:00–16:30
• Friday: 07:00–12:30 (early finish)
• Overtime available as required
• Long-term, stable position within an established business

What you will be doing

• Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and production equipment, including CNC machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults
• Coordinating with external service engineers and contractors when required
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and service records
• Carrying out and recording calibration checks on measuring equipment
• Completing general site maintenance, including repairs to buildings, doors, roofs, and infrastructure
• Supporting the upkeep of heating, ventilation, extraction, and compressed air systems
• Ensuring workshop tools, utilities, and equipment are maintained safely
• Conducting site inspections and identifying hazards or potential improvements
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager with planning and prioritising maintenance activities
• Providing hands-on support and guidance to junior maintenance staff
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures

What we are looking for

• General engineering background (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Strong experience maintaining machinery and production equipment
• CNC machinery experience advantageous
• Knowledge of pneumatics, compressed air systems, and basic hydraulics
• Experience with property and general site maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise with contractors and suppliers

Health & safety

• Commitment to working safely and promoting safe working practices
• Experience working to health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Involvement in risk assessments, safety checks, and incident reporting

Desirable (but not essential)

• Formal engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)
• Background in manufacturing or production environments
• Basic IT skills for maintenance logging
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Forklift certification