Maintenance Manager: Lead Engineering & Uptime

CV Technical; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical in Ellesmere Port seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead engineering operations on site, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable production. You will plan and oversee preventive maintenance and supervise the engineering team.

The role aims to improve machinery performance, reduce downtime and drive improvements, while coordinating with contractors and managing spares. A formal apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Supervising or leading engineering personnel
• Effective communication, fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems and improvement initiatives
• Background in manufacturing or production setting

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across engineering operations
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance activities and schedules
• Improve machinery performance, availability and overall production efficiency
• Investigate recurring faults and breakdowns, putting effective corrective actions in place
• Manage, support and develop the engineering team
• Oversee external contractors, critical spares and engineering expenditure
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, minimise downtime and increase equipment performance

Skills

Supervising / leading personnel

Communication

Maintenance planning

Process improvement

Fault-finding

Education

Formal engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

HNC/HND in engineering

Manufacturing/production background

Broad mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge

Job description

CV Technical in Ellesmere Port seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead engineering operations on site, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable production. You will plan and oversee preventive maintenance and supervise the engineering team.

The role aims to improve machinery performance, reduce downtime and drive improvements, while coordinating with contractors and managing spares. A formal apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required.