We are hiring on behalf of our client, who is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Manager to lead a small team of 4 shift-based mechanical and electrical engineers, with potential control system support, to ensure reliability, compliance, and operational excellence. This is primarily a days-based role (Monday to Friday) with occasional weekend cover (approximately 1 in 8 weekends). You will play a pivotal role in supporting operational performance, managing the maintenance budget, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and motivate the engineering team, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and guidance to deliver efficiently. Provide hands-on support to enhance safety, reliability, and production throughput. Manage maintenance activities, ensuring decisions are made with a full value-stream perspective. Oversee both internal team members and engineering contractors, ensuring quality, environmental, and health and safety standards are maintained. Deliver maintenance plans on time and within budget, in collaboration with senior leadership. Lead both proactive and reactive maintenance activities, including compliance actions, asset condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance routines. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure correct maintenance routines and schedules are in place. Deputise for the Engineering Leader as required, maintaining high personal health and safety standards. Skills, Knowledge & Competencies: Proven experience leading, motivating, and engaging engineering or maintenance teams (a must-have). Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering. NEBOSH or IOSH safety certification. Strong working knowledge of British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and practices. Extensive experience in industrial mechanical plant within complex manufacturing environments. Proven track record in delivering maintenance improvement programmes and reliability-focused initiatives. Ability to manage complex and competing requirements effectively. High credibility and strong communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams. Benefits: Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Contributory pension scheme (up to 10%) 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with option to purchase an additional week Salary sacrifice car scheme Annual payment for professional membership Employee referral scheme Access to various staff discounts Ongoing commitment to professional development