Site Maintenance Manager

Adecco; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a Site Maintenance Manager for a manufacturing company in East Lothian. In this role, you will oversee mechanical and electrical activities, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in maintenance management and a strong engineering background. This opportunity offers a competitive salary along with career development and training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and training support

Yearly bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in maintenance/engineering management, ideally in heavy industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven experience with maintenance strategies such as RCM, TPM, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team to ensure optimal performance of equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Deliver key performance indicators including uptime, downtime, and maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

CMMS systems (e.g., PEMAC)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Site Maintenance Manager for a leading manufacturing company to oversee maintenance operations at one of its key facilities in East Lothian. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative organisation at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing and green technology.

About the Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance activities, as well as site projects and maintenance systems. You'll lead a team of fitters and electricians, driving performance and reliability across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance team to ensure optimal performance of equipment and personnel.
• Oversee asset management, preventive and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Develop and manage CMMS systems (e.g., PEMAC) for scheduling, stores, and purchasing.
• Deliver key performance indicators including uptime, downtime, and maintenance efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean maintenance practices and process engineering.
• Manage maintenance budgets and project costs effectively.
• Collaborate with external contractors to complete maintenance and project work to high standards.
• Coach and develop team members to meet industry best practices.

Requirements

• Engineering qualification (mechanical/electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in maintenance/engineering management, ideally in heavy industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven experience with maintenance strategies such as RCM, TPM, and asset management.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a growing organisation.
• Career development and training support.
• A role with real impact in a forward-thinking, sustainable industry.
• Yearly bonus with the role.

Please get in touch today for a confidential chat about this fantastic opportunity.

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