About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our large-scale AO Recycling plant in Telford, a 24/7 operational site processing fridges and other Large Domestic Appliances (LDA).
This is a role with full responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and equipment across the site. You will lead maintenance delivery across a complex, highly automated recycling facility, managing supervisors and multi-skilled technicians and driving a strong planned maintenance culture.
The Maintenance Manager will work closely with Operations and senior site leadership team and will report to a Site Engineering Manager as the engineering structure continues to develop.
The Site & Operation
AO is one of the UK’s largest recyclers of fridges and Large Domestic Appliances (LDA). The recycling facility operates 24/7 and includes:
• PLC-controlled fridge recycling plant and gas recovery systems
• Material handling equipment, conveyors, screens, magnetic separators, air separators, compactors and balers.
• Forklift trucks, dock bays, and site infrastructure
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
• Lead, manage, and develop maintenance supervisors and mechanical/electrical technicians.
• Ensure effective shift coverage and skills availability across a 24/7 operation.
• Set, measure and report clear standards of maintenance performance and safety.
• Own all planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure high PPM compliance leading to reduced unplanned downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Own and control the CMMS, including asset data, work orders, and reporting
• Drive consistent CMMS use across all shifts.
• Champion safe systems of work including LOTOTO and permit-to-work.
• Control contractor activities and support audits and compliance
A Few Things About You
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role within an industrial or process environment.
• Experience managing maintenance in a 24/7 operation.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary mechanical and electrical teams.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled and automated plants.
• Demonstrable CMMS ownership and PPM management.
• Strong health, safety, and contractor management background.
Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Technical certificate in a relevant discipline. (City & Guilds, B-Tech, HNC or equivalent)
Our Benefits
Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
• Holidays; 25 days holiday
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• Free Food Thursday - Last Thursday of every month, lunch is on us as a way of saying thank you for your efforts!