Maintenance Manager: Lead Plant Reliability & Team Growth

Pioneer Selection; Weeton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Manager at our Kirkham bakery leads the Maintenance Engineering team to maximise equipment availability and reliability. You will implement engineering best practices and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while growing the team’s capability.

Key focus areas include engineering maintenance and breakdowns, training and coaching, and managing apprentices to build a strong pipeline of

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring timely and effective response to equipment issues, and embedding robust preventative maintenance strategies.
• Supporting the professional development of the engineering team through hands-on coaching, skills development, and performance enhancement.
• Managing and nurturing apprentices as they progress through their training, creating a strong pipeline of future engineering talent.

Job description

The Maintenance Manager at our Kirkham bakery leads the Maintenance Engineering team to maximise equipment availability and reliability. You will implement engineering best practices and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while growing the team’s capability.

Key focus areas include engineering maintenance and breakdowns, training and coaching, and managing apprentices to build a strong pipeline of