Maintenance Manager - #JBD08379

DCA Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Dudley is seeking a Maintenance Manager. The role includes overseeing maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have experience in maintenance roles and strong technical and diagnostic skills. The compensation is competitive with bonuses and additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual tax-free profit share bonus

Enhanced 8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Maintenance role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance performance metrics.
• Extensive experience in plant and site maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and site support.
• Manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Technical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Understanding of manufacturing systems

Education

Completed recognized apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline

HND, BTEC Level 5 or equivalent in engineering

Tools

ISO compliance frameworks

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Maintenance Manager
Dudley

Nuttall is a well-established manufacturing company based in Dudley, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative products across various sectors. We pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

As we grow, were looking for a talented and motivated Maintenance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and delivering a wide range of maintenance, repairs, and site support tasks to ensure all facilities, machinery, and infrastructure operate efficiently and safely.

Our site presents a varied and fast-paced environment with continuous demands on equipment, requiring a proactive and flexible approach. With a broad scope of responsibilities and regular challenges to resolve, this role offers a consistently busy and engaging workload where no two days are the same.

Why join us?

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
Annual tax-free profit share bonus (up to £3,600)
Enhanced 8% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 29 days
Life Assurance Scheme 3 X salary)
Enhanced Illness, Maternity, Paternity, and Bereavement leave
Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Champions
Partner Voice Groups to influence business decisions

Maintenance Manager - Key Responsibilities and Tasks

This role exists to ensure the smooth and safe operation of all site machinery, equipment, and infrastructure within a large and fast-paced manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Manager provides a responsive and proactive service, managing a wide variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks to support continuous production and site operations.

The role demands a flexible, hands-on approach to meet the daily challenges of a complex and demanding environment.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role also holds a strong alignment with the on-site Health and Safety function, supporting and enforcing safe systems of work in line with relevant legislation and best practice. The Maintenance Manager plays a key role in reducing downtime, increasing asset longevity, and supporting compliance with standards such as ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Maintenance Management

Develop and maintain the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance tasks are planned, completed, and recorded.
Audit and maintain compliance with maintenance and engineering data systems.
Schedule internal and external maintenance work to minimise disruption.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and work closely with shift teams to support machine availability.
Ensure buildings, plant, and infrastructure remain fit for purpose, taking proactive steps when issues arise.
Support the specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
Manage the safe and lawful disposal of obsolete machinery or plant.

Compliance and Risk

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
Conduct and maintain risk assessments for relevant tasks and equipment.
Supervise contractors on site, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
Keep up to date with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance Manager - Performance Monitoring

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, including downtime, meantime between failures, and work completion rates.
Record completed maintenance work in accordance with company systems and reporting protocols.
Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective action implementation.

Budget and Cost Control

Provide input to maintenance budgeting and monitor maintenance-related expenditure.
Manage material usage and supplier coordination for maintenance-related purchases.

Collaboration and Communication

Attend and contribute to internal meetings and communicate relevant updates and actions.
Liaise with other departments, suppliers, and service providers to ensure smooth operation.
Provide technical support across departments when required.

Continuous Improvement

Identify areas for process and efficiency improvements within the maintenance function.
Support implementation of lean and modern maintenance principles.
Stay informed on developments that may impact the maintenance function or materials supply.

Maintenance Manager Person Specification / Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a senior Maintenance role within a retail interior, manufacturing, or shopfitting environment.
Excellent technical fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong organisational and follow-up abilities.
Confident communicator with solid written and verbal communication skills.
Competent in problem-solving, planning, and decision-making.
Familiar with maintenance performance metrics and compliance standards.

Maintenance Manager Qualifications & Experience

Completed a recognised apprenticeship (mechanical, electrical, or electronic discipline).
HND, BTEC Level 5, or equivalent in an engineering-related discipline preferred.
Extensive experience in plant and site maintenance environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, lean practices, and equipment lifecycle.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 14001, TS16949, and IOSH/NEBOSH.

Nuttall is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our Partners.

Notes: We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not working with recruitment agencies for this role.

We are unable to sponsor work visas, all applicants will need to have the right to work in the UK in place.