Plant Operations And Maintenance Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Plant Operations and Maintenance Manager in Bedford. The role involves managing a maintenance team and ensuring operational reliability in a niche facility. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and management experience. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £65,000, day shifts, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Day Shifts (9am-5pm)

No Callout/Weekends

Development Opportunities

Private Health Insurance

26 Days Holiday (+ BH)

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Team management experience is essential.
• Electrical knowledge is an advantage, but not essential.
• Must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance within the facility to ensure high standards.
• Lead and empower a maintenance team for optimal performance.
• Ensure site compliance and safety protocols are met.
• Oversee plant reliability and operations daily.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team Management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder relationship building

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Plant Operations and Maintenance Manager – Bedford. Commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, Milton Keynes.

£60,000-£65,000 + Day Shifts (9am-5pm) + No Callout/Weekends + Development + Private Health Insurance + 26 Days Holiday (+ BH).

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join an innovative company during an exciting period of growth and transformation, taking on an instrumental role in maintaining a world-class facility.

On offer is an autonomous position where you will play a pivotal role in managing the maintenance within this industry-leading site, ensuring high standards, safety, and an empowered working environment are maintained.

This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialise in their niche field. They are now looking for a dedicated Facilities Manager to join their team and play a key part in the ongoing success and development of their bespoke and globally recognised operation.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include optimising plant reliability, leading and empowering a team, overseeing operations and maintenance, building stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree or equivalent, with management experience and safety and quality knowledge. Having electrical knowledge is an advantage but not essential.

Candidates must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance.

The Role

• Maintenance management in an industrial environment
• Leading a multi-disciplinary maintenance team
• Ensuring compliance and safety across the site
• Monday to Friday, days-based (38 hours per week)

The Person

• Engineering qualification
• Team Management experience
• Asbestos and Legionella experience desirable
• Must hold a British Passport and be able to pass security clearance

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates