Maintenance Manager: Lead CI & Asset Reliability

A.G. Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market salary

Annual bonus linked to business.

Defined contribution Pension

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Save as you earn scheme

Staff sales discount

Free AG Barr products

Annual salary review

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Cumbernauld to lead our site maintenance program and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical and automation assets. You will shape maintenance strategy, mentor the engineering team, and partner with Production to hit targets while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role focuses on building a high-performing maintenance culture, managing budget, and delivering reliable asset availability in a fast-moving production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring of technical teams.
• Dual-skilled in mechanical & electrical engineering.
• Strong TPM, FMEA and maintenance strategy experience.
• Excellent communication with production managers and stakeholders.
• Experience with safety systems and risk assessments.
• Experience in ISO 55001 engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a strategic maintenance programme with defined tasks and frequencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE and reliability.
• Develop and mentor Engineering Team Leaders and their teams.
• Oversee plant maintenance budget and small capital projects (£10k–£20k).
• Ensure compliance with LOLER and PSSR; manage CMMS data in Mainsaver.

Skills

Leadership

Technical authority

Strategic maintenance

Communication

Safety systems

ISO 55001

Education

HND in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

Mainsaver CMMS

Job description

AG Barr is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Cumbernauld to lead our site maintenance program and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical and automation assets. You will shape maintenance strategy, mentor the engineering team, and partner with Production to hit targets while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role focuses on building a high-performing maintenance culture, managing budget, and delivering reliable asset availability in a fast-moving production environment.