Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Lead & Optimize

Yolk Recruitment; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead maintenance operations at a Monmouth production site. You will oversee the engineering department, drive preventive maintenance, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive, data-driven approach to maintaining equipment and facilities. Monday–Friday days, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including preventive maintenance and project management.
• Experience with CMMS and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and teams.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering department across a fast-paced production site.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs for all production equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment and process performance.
• Develop and implement capital projects, including equipment installation and upgrades.
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with other departments, including production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure seamless operations.
• Develop and manage the engineering department budget, including capital expenditures and expenses.
• Implement and maintain the site's CMMS.
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting for the food production site.

Skills

Maintenance management

Engineering principles

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

CMMS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead maintenance operations at a Monmouth production site. You will oversee the engineering department, drive preventive maintenance, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive, data-driven approach to maintaining equipment and facilities. Monday–Friday days, with a competitive salary and benefits package.