Maintenance Manager: Lead Reliability & CI

W Talent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

On-site role in Derbyshire

Job summary

W Talent Engineering, Derbyshire, are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance function. Lead a skilled team to improve reliability and performance, driving a proactive continuous improvement culture aligned with business growth.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, ensure safety, and coordinate with production to minimise downtime while delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or apprentice-trained in engineering discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering would be advantageous.
• Multi-skilled engineering capability advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of High Hazard manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance policies and procedures to ensure reliability and efficiency of manufacturing equipment.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance activities to minimise downtime and optimise equipment performance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance engineers, providing leadership, guidance and training.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to prioritise maintenance tasks and minimise disruptions to production schedules.
• Oversee procurement of spare parts and maintenance supplies, ensuring inventory levels and cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety among staff.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Education

HNC/HND or apprentice‑trained in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering (advantageous)

Tools

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

W Talent Engineering, Derbyshire, are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance function. Lead a skilled team to improve reliability and performance, driving a proactive continuous improvement culture aligned with business growth.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, ensure safety, and coordinate with production to minimise downtime while delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions.