Our client is a global exporter supplying food ingredients to customers in the UK and around the world. Job Role & Key Responsibilities: As a Maintenance Manager at a leading manufacturing company, you'll oversee a team of 16 engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with operational execution, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site. Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team Managing the engineering budget and CAPEX projects Overseeing maintenance, workflow, and resource planning Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives Driving uptime and production efficiency Providing hands-on support when needed Managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Strong electrical bias with technical knowledge of PLCs Proven experience in managing engineering teams in FMCG or heavy manufacturing Hands-on leadership experience with strong team-building and upskilling capabilities Experience managing CAPEX projects and engineering budgets Background in plant machinery maintenance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence Desirable Skills: Proficiency in PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi) Familiarity with lean methodologies and CI projects Experience in fas...