Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager on a permanent basis. You will take responsibility for the 24/7 Maintenance Team whilst providing proactive and reactive maintenance. This is a hands-on role which will require you to work closely with other managers across the business. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the main purpose of the role is to lead a maintenance team, working alongside Operations Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and the Production Operators with the aim of increasing productivity and quality whilst reducing costs. Main duties and Responsibilities: • Lead and develop multi-disciplined shift Technicians and Apprentices whilst developing training plans • Lead the review of maintenance procedures for existing and new equipment (production and plant equipment). Identify gaps and facilitate their closure working closely with other teams/departments. • Develop planned downtime plans for equipment with the aim to decrease downtime due to breakdowns. • Carry out stock checks, and ensure materials are booked out and ordered as needed. • Work alongside the engineering team to improve cycle times and machine efficiencies. • Ensure and review the completion of root cause investigations, using the company internal equipment asset management system • Contribute to ISO audit activities as required. • Organise supplier/contractor visits to complete service and inspections required, in collaboration with purchasing, production, engineering and BD. • Oversee, obtain quotes, and manage relationships with external contractors and vendors. • Support high level projects implemented across the business, such as installation of new machinery – including services and establishment of PM’s. • Support the engineering manager in the day-to-day activities and act as a deputy in his absence, for the engineering team. EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Engineering Field. • Multi-skilled • Time served apprenticeship • IEE 18 th Edition Certificate • Robotics and automation experience. If you are an experienced Maintenance Manager with exposure to working in Fast Moving, High- Volume Manufacturing and a background in Electrical Engineering and would like to be considered for this role please click apply now