Maintenance Manager — Lead Safety, Uptime & Budget

Caterpillar (UK) Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at the Stockton facility. In this role, you will lead the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance. Your leadership will extend to managing a substantial annual budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive manufacturing safety expertise, experience with maintenance management systems, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

12% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical

Contributory share scheme

Qualifications

• Expert in manufacturing safety with experience in compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the maintenance function across all shifts.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage departmental budget planning and cost control.

Skills

Manufacturing Safety

Planning and Organising

Performance Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

A leading global manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at the Stockton facility. In this role, you will lead the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance. Your leadership will extend to managing a substantial annual budget while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have extensive manufacturing safety expertise, experience with maintenance management systems, and a commitment to operational excellence.