Senior Maintenance Manager - Reliability & CI Leader

W Talent; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

W Talent is seeking a Maintenance Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance functions in Derbyshire. You will lead a skilled team, drive reliability, and champion continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

The role requires proven maintenance management experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and safety standards. This is a senior, on-site leadership position with a focus on delivering reliable equipment performance and cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
• HNC/HND or apprenticeship training in engineering is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance policies to ensure reliability and efficiency of manufacturing equipment.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Lead and train a team of maintenance engineers.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to prioritise tasks and minimise production disruption.
• Oversee spare parts procurement and inventory control.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the maintenance budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and foster a safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Maintenance management

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Planning & scheduling

Budget management

Health and safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship training in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering (advantageous)

Tools

Maintenance management software

MS Office

Job description

W Talent is seeking a Maintenance Manager to own the site’s engineering and maintenance functions in Derbyshire. You will lead a skilled team, drive reliability, and champion continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

The role requires proven maintenance management experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and safety standards. This is a senior, on-site leadership position with a focus on delivering reliable equipment performance and cost