Maintenance Manager - Sidcup

ZipRecruiter; Bicknacre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Sidcup operations. This permanent role involves leading maintenance programs, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Laptop

Pension Plan

Health Care

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Maintenance or Engineering Manager in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven improvements in asset care and mechanical efficiencies.
• Budget management and strategic investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site maintenance program to meet legislative requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the maintenance team.
• Control M&R budget and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Education

Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

NEBOSH

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

TPM

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for new challenges within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing?

Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

Maintenance Manager, Sidcup Contract - Permanent role

Competitive Salary Bonus Laptop Pension Plan Health Care

What you become part of: Sidcup Operations plays a pivotal role within the CCEP network, producing around 50% of the GB SKU portfolio. The site offers a one-stop shop to the GB Market with a range of packages that are single sourced from Sidcup, such as the wide portfolio range of small cans.

Across their 7 manufacturing lines, the site can produce 480,000 cans per hour, 96,000 PET bottles per hour, and 48,000 glass bottles. There are currently around 300 employees across Manufacturing, QESH, and Engineering. Experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Sidcup and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.

What to expect:

The main purpose of the Maintenance Manager is to lead the site maintenance program to ensure all site assets, including manufacturing and processing equipment, meet specific site/legislative requirements.

Focus on technical expertise supporting quick technical resolution to ensure customer service, safety, or quality is not compromised. Develop and execute the Maintenance Plan for complex beverage manufacturing lines to ensure all asset care schedules are achieved, assets are available for use, and reporting is accurate to drive efficiency improvements. Collaborate with site leaders and technical staff to assess the effectiveness of the maintenance plan and identify training needs to enhance performance.

Drive Performance Efficiency and Effectiveness by:

• Identifying opportunities to improve line utilization and machine reliability through maintenance and Operational Excellence projects.
• Providing advice and guidance to the site, sharing best practices.
• Supporting technical projects with budgetary/CAPEX experience.

Plan and prepare asset care interventions focusing on quality and speed of execution. Actively participate in the Apprentice Program, involved in recruitment and growth.

Team leadership:

Manage, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, including technicians. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Budget and compliance:

Manage M&R budget, control costs, and maintain high standards. Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. Liaise with external contractors and OEMs to ensure value and quality.

Skills & Essentials:

The successful candidate should demonstrate improvements in asset care and mechanical efficiencies, budget management, and strategic investment decisions. Strong people management, communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Proven 3-5 years experience as a Maintenance or Engineering Manager in FMCG or manufacturing
• Preferred but not essential: Knowledge of SAP, NEBOSH, IOSH, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, TPM

The closing date for applications is 26/05/25. We reserve the right to close this early if we receive high volume. Apply promptly to be considered.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), a global team of 42,000 serving 31 countries, dedicated to making, moving, and selling some of the world's most loved drinks.

We welcome people from all walks of life and different abilities, aiming to empower diverse perspectives. We recognize there’s progress to be made, and we’re committed to it with the support of our people.

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