Job Description
Maintenance Manager – Howden
Location: Howden
Type: Full-time | Leadership Role
We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to drive continuous improvement, enhance safety, and boost equipment reliability and operational efficiency at our Howden site. This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to drive change and make a real impact on our business goals.
What you’ll do
* Safety First: Ensure all plant, equipment, and activities comply with EH&S legislation and company procedures. Manage Permit to Work systems, contractor control, and engineering safety audits.
* Compliance: Oversee statutory inspections, waste management, and ensure all equipment and processes remain compliant.
* Lead & Develop: Build a high-performing technical team, develop skills, and reduce reliance on contractors. Support career growth and innovative projects.
* Budget Ownership: Manage departmental budgets, reduce maintenance costs, and drive waste minimization.
* Capital Projects: Develop and implement capital projects, maintain a rolling 5-year plan, and manage contractors and expenditure.
About you
* Safety-first mindset with strong knowledge of EH&S audits and processes.
* Structured engineering background (apprenticeship/HNC/degree).
* Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams.
* Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
* Skilled in risk-based maintenance strategies and passionate about continuous improvement.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a collaborative site management team, driving engineering excellence and shaping the future of our operations.