We are seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for engineering operations across two automated, fast-paced manufacturing facilities located on the same site located in the Sutton in Ashfield area,
One facility is well-established and operational, while the second is currently under construction as part of a multi-million-pound capital investment programme in partnership with a market-leading equipment supplier. The site operates at a multi-million-unit annual output, making reliability, uptime and asset performance absolutely critical. This role offers genuine influence and the opportunity to shape engineering strategy across both facilities.
What's in it for you as Engineering Maintenance Manager:
Basic salary circa £65,000 - £70,000
Company annual bonus (circa £7,500 - £16,000 subject to company-wide performance
The opportunity to spearhead the capex build of one of the UK's most innovative new manufacturing facilities - multi million pount capex
The autonomy to shape and build maintenance and reliability plans
Training and career development opportunities within the wider group
Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Maintenance Manager:
Lead, develop and manage the engineering team across both factories
Take full ownership of site-wide maintenance strategy and performance
Manage and control the maintenance budget
Support the installation, commissioning and ramp-up of the new multi-million-pound facility
Lead the implementation of a CMMS system, embedding it as a core control and reporting tool
Develop and implement structured, forward-thinking maintenance plan
Drive a robust asset care strategy, shifting culture from reactive to proactive maintenance
Embed TPM tools, reliability-centred maintenance and continuous improvement methodologies
Reduce downtime and improve OEE across automated production lines
Ensure statutory compliance and uphold the highest health & safety standards
Key Requirements to Apply for the Engineering Maintenance Manager vacancy:
A recognised Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
Proven experience managing and leading maintenance teams within a heavy industrial, automated manufacturing environment
Experience operating in fast-paced, high-output production facilities
Strong knowledge of TPM, asset care strategy and proactive maintenance planning
Experience implementing or optimising a CMMS system
Demonstrable success in reducing reactive maintenance and improving plant reliability
Experience managing departmental budgets and cost control
A strong commitment to health, safety and engineering compliance
Exposure to capital projects, installation or commissioning activity (highly desirable)
Candidate Background for the Engineering Maintenance Manager Vacancy
We would welcome applicants from heavy industrial, automated manufacturing environments such as:
Steel manufacturing / processing
Cement
Brick
Concrete
Quarrying / Aggregates
Asphalt
Glass
Foundry / Casting
Heavy recycling
Bulk materials processing
Paper mills
Process manufacturing
Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership capability, experience in fast-paced automated environments, CMMS implementation knowledge, and a proven ability to develop proactive maintenance strategies.
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