Site Maintenance Manager

Meriden Media; Humbie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Humbie is seeking a Site Maintenance Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a similar role, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for safety and efficiency. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering management.
• Proven success leading teams and driving performance improvements.
• Strong technical understanding of maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team to deliver high performance.
• Manage maintenance and site engineering activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and TPM principles.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Safety Awareness

Reliability Engineering

Education

Degree or qualification in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Site Maintenance Manager

Humbie, East Lothian
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Full‑time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager ready to take the lead at a large, high‑performing manufacturing facility? We’re recruiting for a Site Maintenance Manager to oversee a busy timber processing site in Humbie, East Lothian — a key leadership role with real impact and autonomy.

About the Role

As Site Maintenance Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for all mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance across the site. You’ll lead a skilled team of fitters and electricians, ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, and safety while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven maintenance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, heavy manufacturing environment and wants to make a lasting impact on site performance and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team to deliver high performance and reliability.
• Manage all maintenance, asset management, and site engineering activities.
• Oversee preventive and condition‑based maintenance through a CMMS system.
• Ensure all work meets strict Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Plan and deliver maintenance strategies to maximise uptime and reduce downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, energy use, and project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and TPM principles.
• Partner with Operations to achieve site KPIs and strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

About You

• Degree or qualification in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience in maintenance or engineering management, ideally in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Proven success leading teams and driving performance improvements.
• Strong technical understanding of maintenance systems and reliability engineering.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passionate about safety, efficiency, and developing people.
• Having a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern.