We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our New World Foods team (part of Kepak Group) in York. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a small team of skilled engineers and manage the maintenance function of the site.
This role will work cross functionally across the business and will support on a range of engineering and continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the successful implementation of the Kepak Maintenance System, ensuring it aligns with best practice standards and supports seamless 24/7 coverage management.
* Provide inspiring leadership and foster the growth of the Maintenance team in close collaboration with the Site Manager and HR.
* Utilize strong recruitment and succession planning skills to build a resilient and skilled team.
* Oversee the maintenance budget with keen attention to labor and material expenditures.
* Champion the Kepak Maintenance guiding principle that “equipment is always maintained to the manufacturer’s delivered quality,” ensuring top‑n notch performance.
* Work hand‑in‑hand with the Operations team to guarantee that factory layout and maintenance practices adhere to 5S standards, safeguarding machinery from damage.
* Manage and ensure the quality and safety standards of external contractors while they are on site.
* Collaborate with the Group Project Function on capital projects, making sure all Maintenance requirements are thoroughly addressed.
* Lead the implementation of continuous improvement processes within the Maintenance function to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
* Oversee the entire engineering department, including the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) of all equipment, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.
Qualifications
* Must have Engineering qualification Degree level or time-served apprenticeship
* Proven Maintenance experience in Food or FMCG manufacturing with strong people management experience
* Adequate knowledge in Meat Industry and Consumer Foods Equipment and services.
* Experience managing Maintenance or Engineer Budgets
* HACCP training and strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and audit standards
What can we offer you?
* Company Pension
* Further Education support
* Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
* BUPA Cash plan free of charge
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