Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing (Hands-on Team Lead)

Kensington360; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in St Helens is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a small team of engineers. The role includes managing TPM/PPM plans and improving overall equipment effectiveness. Candidates should have over 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting and a relevant qualification such as HNC/HND or an apprenticeship. The position offers a competitive salary of £50–58k plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/process plant.
• Proven hands-on leader of a small maintenance team.
• In-depth knowledge of TPM and PPM practices.

Responsibilities

• Own TPM/PPM plans, CMMS data, and downtime/OEE improvement.
• Lead & coach a team of 2-6 engineers/technicians.
• Deliver capex, installations and commissioning with suppliers.
• Partner with Production to maintain operation schedules.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

TPM/PPM expertise

CMMS data management

Downtime/OEE improvement

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship

Job description

Hands‑on Maintenance Manager for a St Helens manufacturer. Lead a team of 4, drive TPM/PPM & uptime. £50–58k + benefits. HNC/HND or apprenticeship.

We’re hiring a Maintenance Manager (also suited to an Engineering Maintenance Manager / Maintenance or Engineering Supervisor / Lead Maintenance Engineer) to lead a small team and stay hands‑on in our manufacturing site in St Helens.

What you’ll do

• Own TPM/PPM plans, CMMS data, and downtime/OEE improvement.
• Lead & coach 2–6 engineers/techs; set standards and safe systems of work.
• Deliver capex, installations and commissioning with suppliers.
• Partner with Production to keep lines running and hit schedules.

What you bring

• 5+ years engineering in a manufacturing/process plant.
• Proven hands‑on leader of a small maintenance team.
• Training/qu...