About the Role
We are Avara Foods, one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well‑known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain from farms to factory and the customer door, spanning over 350 farms from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. We need an experienced CMMS Systems Manager to join our Technology Team in an office based role (Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00) and play a vital part in supporting the team’s day‑to‑day operations.
As a strategic and leadership‑focused role, you will oversee how the CMMS supports business goals, optimise the system, ensure compliance and maintain continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategy and Planning
* Ensure system compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
* Identify gaps in current maintenance processes and suggest tech‑based solutions.
* Define KPIs and performance metrics for maintenance operations.
* Develop a roadmap for CMMS improvements and system upgrades.
* Lead CMMS integration planning with other enterprise systems (ERP, EAM, etc.).
* Benchmark CMMS effectiveness against industry standards.
* Team Leadership
* Oversee the daily operations of the CMMS, including system configuration, troubleshooting and user support.
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with maintenance, operations and Technology teams to align system functionality with business needs.
* Organise workshops to understand user needs and pain points.
* Communicate system updates and changes to stakeholders.
* Liaise with vendors to customise features or resolve issues.
* Present findings and reports to senior management and board executives.
* Process Optimisation
* Analyse work order patterns, equipment histories and downtime reports.
* Suggest automation of repetitive tasks within the CMMS.
* Implement predictive maintenance strategies where feasible.
* Standardise data entry and maintenance request procedures.
* Optimise asset tagging, categorisation and lifecycle tracking.
* Budget & Vendor Management
* Develop annual budgets for CMMS licences, support and enhancements.
* Negotiate service contracts and renewals with CMMS providers.
* Evaluate ROI and cost‑benefit of proposed upgrades.
* Track spending and ensure compliance with financial policies.
* Maintain vendor relationships and monitor SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
* Ultimo Project Support
* Build positive working relationships with all Avara sites.
* Attend all workshops and project meetings on Teams or on‑site where relevant.
* Foster consent across all Avara sites in terms of naming conventions, code structures etc.
Requirements
Essential
* Strong understanding of maintenance operations and asset management principles.
* Experience with system integration, database management and reporting tools.
* Excellent problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.
* Ability to lead training sessions and support a diverse user base.
* Ability to work effectively and make informed decisions under pressure.
* Ability to build working relationships with other functions across the entire business, across multiple sites and with suppliers.
* Able to communicate technical topics and information to non‑technical colleagues.
* Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Management of systems including implementation and upgrade experience.
* Able to critically question requests for system changes.
Desirable
* Experience with regulatory compliance and audit processes related to maintenance systems.
* Experience working in a Microsoft Platforms environment e.g. Office 365.
* Previous exposure to multi‑site manufacturing and distribution in a food environment.
* Writing SQL queries or other relational database query languages.
* Formal change management methodologies.
* Production and maintenance of systems and training documentation.
Benefits
* From £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* 31 days annual leave.
* A secure contract with long‑term career development opportunities.
* Employer‑matched pension contributions up to 6%.
* Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
* Staff shop/sales at hugely discounted prices.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Salary‑sacrifice car scheme.
* Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments, unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second‑opinion consultation and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.
Next Steps
After you apply, the Resourcing Team Lead at our Brackley site will contact you to discuss your application and CV further, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the role.
If you are ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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