Multi Skilled Maintenance Manager

Busy Bee Recruitment; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and repair operations. This hands-on role involves leading a small team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving efficiency improvements. With a blend of mechanical and electrical expertise, you will manage maintenance activities, troubleshoot systems, and identify cost-saving opportunities. If you're self-motivated and ready to progress your career within a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

NEST Pension

Free Parking

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-skilled maintenance within logistics or manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate maintenance activities for minimal downtime.
• Lead and mentor a small team of maintenance engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Welding

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Manager

Leading a team of 3, we are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our client on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role, where you will be 50% office based and 50% performing maintenance tasks; therefore, both Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience is required. You will be a self-motivated candidate with ambitions to progress within the company into an Engineering Manager role in the future. You will focus on improving efficiency and delivering cost savings across the business as well as managing the people within the Maintenance department.

Location: Newmarket, Suffolk

Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday (some weekend/evening callouts may be required)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and relevant qualifications

Benefits: 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, NEST Pension, Free Parking, Career Progression Opportunities

Duration: Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of our facilities and equipment. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong technical background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, as well as the ability to lead a small team and ensure the smooth operation of the site.

Job Duties:

1. Manage and coordinate all maintenance activities across the site, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
2. Schedule and manage improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
3. Oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive maintenance tasks including: Mobile racking maintenance and repairs, Management of dock levellers and loading bays, floor repairs, Roller/slide door repairs/replacement.
4. Management of contractors for ad hoc repairs and breakdowns.
5. Lead and mentor a small team of maintenance engineers, providing training and support where necessary.
6. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
7. Ensure all maintenance work complies with health and safety regulations and company policies including regulatory controls.
8. Work closely with operations and logistics teams to minimise disruption to daily business.
9. Liaise with external contractors and service providers as the main point of contact.
10. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
11. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

What we are looking for:

1. Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within a logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
2. Strong Electrical and Mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
3. Self-motivated and ambitious attitude with desire to progress in the business.
4. Welding skills would be advantageous for this vacancy.
5. Experience leading and managing a maintenance team.
6. Relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
7. Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
8. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
9. Excellent communication and organisational skills.

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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