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 fast-paced, high-volume environments.
* Strong decision-making and motivational leadership abilities.
Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary.
* Bonus scheme.
* Holidays.
* Life insurance.
* Company pension plan.
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!