Maintenance Manager: Lead Plant Reliability & Safety
Samworth Brothers
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Job summary
Samworth Brothers is seeking a Maintenance Manager to keep our manufacturing site running safely and reliably. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee equipment care and drive preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to support performance and continuous improvement, acting as a visible leader balancing daily priorities with long-term site goals.
Qualifications
- Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical understanding of plant, machinery and maintenance systems.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the site maintenance team, including engineers and planners.
- Ensure plant, equipment and utilities are safe, compliant and well maintained.
- Plan and manage preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
- Respond to unplanned issues quickly and safely when they arise.
- Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
- Manage contractors and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
- Monitor performance using maintenance KPIs and act on trends.
- Control maintenance budgets, spares and resources effectively.
- Work closely with Operations to support production plans and site priorities.
Skills
Job description
Samworth Brothers is seeking a Maintenance Manager to keep our manufacturing site running safely and reliably. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee equipment care and drive preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to support performance and continuous improvement, acting as a visible leader balancing daily priorities with long-term site goals.
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