Operations & Maintenance Manager

Elix Sourcing Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Brand-new site

Mon-Fri days

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager at our brand-new Avonmouth facility. You will lead daily site operations and maintenance strategy, ensuring safe, reliable performance across heavy bulk-handling systems.

The role requires strong leadership, a mechanical and electrical systems background, and a track record of reducing downtime while managing budgets. Monday–Friday days with a focus on health and safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in plant, terminal, process or heavy manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing maintenance strategies and reducing downtime.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, drives and PLCs).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, maintenance schedules, and associated operational teams.
• Ensure bulk material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and transfer systems operate safely.
• Manage operational supervisors, maintenance personnel, stores, and external contractors.
• Build and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimise downtime.
• Monitor site KPIs, equipment availability, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Oversee material receipt, transfer, loading, and dispatch activities.
• Manage operational/maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts procurement.
• Lead operational troubleshooting and managing business continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance strategy development

Mechanical & electrical systems

Heavy manufacturing / bulk handling

Health & Safety

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Up to £55,000 DOE

Monday - Friday | Days

Avonmouth

Are you an experienced Operations & Maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background looking to lead a brand-new facility?

Our client, a leading international materials and logistics company, is looking for an Operations & Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of the daily operations and maintenance strategy across a brand-new processing and distribution site. This is a key leadership position focused on reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and ensuring safe, reliable performance.

You'll suit this role if you are an operational leader with strong technical awareness, high H&S standards, and the ability to build effective maintenance plans for heavy bulk-handling systems.

The Role

• *Leading day-to-day site operations, maintenance schedules, and associated operational teams
• *Ensuring bulk material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and transfer systems operate safely
• *Managing operational supervisors, maintenance personnel, stores, and external contractors
• *Building and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimise downtime
• *Monitoring site KPIs, equipment availability, and continuous improvement opportunities
• *Overseeing material receipt, transfer, loading, and dispatch activities
• *Managing operational/maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts procurement
• *Leading operational troubleshooting and managing business continuity

The Candidate

• *Proven leadership experience in plant, terminal, process, or heavy manufacturing operations
• *Strong background in developing maintenance strategies and reducing equipment downtime
• *Solid basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, drives, and PLCs)
• *Background in Heavy Manufacturing, Bulk Materials Handling, Aggregates, Ports, Utilities, or Process Engineering
• *Robust Health & Safety knowledge and proven risk-management experience
• *Commercial awareness with experience managing operational and maintenance budgets
• *Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

What's in it for you?

• *Up to £55,000 DOE
• *Competitive company benefits package
• *Key leadership role establishing operations on a brand-new site
• *Monday to Friday day shifts with strong work-life balance

Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.