Maintenance Manager: Lead High-Tech Logistics & Maintenance

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WITRON bonus

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

WITRON Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our UK team at Hatfield/Doncaster to lead the on-site maintenance function and drive high system availability for our automated logistics solutions.

You will manage the maintenance budget, develop the team, and act as the primary customer contact, ensuring alignment with production requirements and safety standards. A strong background in maintenance within logistics is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance, service, or engineering, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, continuous improvement, and technical systems.
• Experience within automated or logistics environments, with good commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a results-driven, customer-focused approach.
• Experience in managing and developing teams, including performance management and training.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the on-site maintenance team, ensuring a high-performing organisation.
• Deliver targets for system availability, quality, and cost performance to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as the main customer contact, managing communication, expectations and escalations.
• Define and optimise maintenance strategies aligned with operational and production requirements.
• Analyse performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources and compliance with HSE and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Customer-focused

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WITRON Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our UK team at Hatfield/Doncaster to lead the on-site maintenance function and drive high system availability for our automated logistics solutions.

You will manage the maintenance budget, develop the team, and act as the primary customer contact, ensuring alignment with production requirements and safety standards. A strong background in maintenance within logistics is essential.