Reactive Maintenance Manager

Major Recruitment Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Reactive Maintenance Manager to lead a talented engineering team in Coventry. The ideal candidate will manage maintenance performance, ensuring safety and compliance while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, or Lead Engineer.
• Strong understanding of reactive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Shift Engineering Team.
• Manage the reactive maintenance programme.
• Implement Root Cause Analysis and preventive measures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Experience in CMMS systems

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Reactive Maintenance Manager

Location: Coventry
Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Salary: £60000 Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and driven Reactive Maintenance Manager to join our Engineering team.
In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll be responsible for managing and developing the Shift Engineering Team, ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You will take ownership of reactive maintenance performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
Your leadership will be key in improving response times, reducing downtime, and developing engineering excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Shift Engineering Team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and company engineering procedures (RA, RAMS, and Work Permits).
• Manage the reactive maintenance programme, ensuring rapid and effective responses to breakdowns.
• Implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive measures to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Drive Operational Excellence and adherence to 5S standards in all engineering areas.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides.
• Oversee availability of critical spare parts and ensure accurate stock control within the CMMS system.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Technical, and H&S departments to meet site KPIs and OEE targets.
• Support budget management and identify cost‑saving opportunities within the maintenance function.
• Mentor and upskill engineers and operators through structured training and development plans.

About You

You're an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment and enjoys improving systems and developing people.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, or Lead Engineer within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of reactive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, Risk Assessments, and Engineering Compliance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop engineering teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive improvements (e.g., OEE, downtime analysis).
• Computer literate with experience in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Food industry experience.
• Experience implementing 5S, Lean, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team in a high‑performing production environment.
Be part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career progression and ongoing professional development.

Working Relationships

• Engineering and Shift Teams
• Production and Site Management
• Technical, Health & Safety, and Warehouse Teams
• External contractors, suppliers, and OEMs

Apply Now

If you're a proactive and passionate Reactive Maintenance Manager who takes pride in improving performance, developing teams, and ensuring operational excellence - we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV or email directly to Donna Banks for more info.