Maintenance Manager
Electronics Manufacturing
£60-63k
📍 Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
📅 Monday–Friday
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our specialist manufacturing facility in Tewkesbury.
This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing technical problem-solving with team leadership and operational coordination.
You’ll be responsible for the overall reliability, performance and continuous improvement of our plant and equipment — leading from the front both on the tools and as a people manager. Acting as the vital link between maintenance and production, you will ensure breakdowns are prioritised effectively, downtime is minimised, and the maintenance team operates safely and efficiently.
If you are a strong communicator with solid electrical expertise, proven leadership experience and a proactive attitude, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Maintenance & Engineering
* Lead all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across the site
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery, motors, drives, lighting systems and control panels
* Maintain CNC precision manufacturing equipment
* Ensure compliance with BS7671 / 18th Edition electrical regulations
* Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the facility
Wet Process & Chemical Environment
* Maintain wet process equipment including tanks, filtration systems, pumps and dosing systems
* Work safely within chemical handling environments with strong COSHH awareness
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team
* Plan workloads and balance reactive, planned and project-based work
* Conduct one-to-ones, performance reviews and training support
* Promote a proactive culture focused on safety, reliability and quality
Production & Operational Coordination
* Act as the key point of contact between maintenance and production
* Attend daily production meetings and coordinate maintenance priorities
* Communicate maintenance schedules and downtime plans effectively
Compliance & Administration
* Manage the site-wide PPM schedule
* Maintain maintenance records, RAMS, service logs and COSHH documentation
* Lead toolbox talks, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Manage spare parts inventory and procurement
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience in a senior maintenance or maintenance management role within manufacturing
* Strong hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs and three-phase power
* Experience maintaining CNC drilling or similar precision equipment
Desirable
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
* Experience using CMMS systems