Site Maintenance Manager

Partnership Recruiting; Haddington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Maintenance Manager in East Lothian. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated maintenance team in a high-output, industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and significant management experience, focusing on improving processes and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. It's an exciting opportunity to shape the maintenance strategy and contribute to the site’s success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in maintenance or engineering management.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms and maintenance best practices.
• Experience managing external contractors and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Utilise CMMS to plan and track maintenance activities.
• Drive compliance with HSE regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

CMMS Knowledge

HSE Compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a brand new Site Maintenance Manager role at one of our client's sites in East Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity to make the role your own in a high-output, industrial environment undergoing significant investment and modernisation. You'll lead and develop a dedicated maintenance team with the chance to shape strategy, improve processes, and play a key part in the site's ongoing success. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for the full mechanical and electrical maintenance function of the site. You will oversee automation systems, drive continuous improvement projects, and ensure uptime targets are met through effective planning, leadership, and execution of preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team (fitters and electricians) to ensure operational efficiency.
• Utilise and further develop the site's CMMS to plan, schedule, and track maintenance activities and asset performance.
• Drive compliance with HSE regulations and promote a strong safety culture across the team.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Deliver against key performance indicators including uptime, downtime, energy use, and maintenance spend.
• Oversee maintenance cost controls and contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate with external contractors and oversee installation projects when required.
• Support the implementation of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally within heavy manufacturing or process-driven industries.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms and maintenance best practices (e.g., TPM, RCM, Lean).
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing performance in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Experience managing external contractors, project delivery, and capital improvement works.
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead by example.
• Committed to building a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

If you are ready to join a growing business in a brand new role where you'll be the first to shape it, lead from the front, and make a real impact — apply now and take the next step in your career!