Job reference number 339295
Area Maintenance Manager
Starting salary of £60,000, plus £4,800 car allowance, full family health care, potential 18% bonus & 27.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Full time 41 hours per week
Permanent
Cardiff MC, Cardiff, CF11 8TA
Overview
As a Technical Maintenance Manager, you will lead the performance of automation and assets across a defined geographic area, typically including a Mail Centre or Hub, multiple Delivery Offices, and a ParcelForce depot.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, managing teams of Automation and Asset Technicians on‑site, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and high service standards to support operational performance. The role will evolve to include responsibility for EV infrastructure and Out of Home equipment.
You will play a key role in delivering efficient, cost‑effective maintenance strategies while driving continuous improvement and innovation aligned with Royal Mail’s business objectives.
This role requires regular travel. You will be expected to commute to Cardiff 5 times per week, covering both Cardiff and Swansea sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with safety and legislative standards, including PUWER and safe systems of work.
* Lead and develop teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and succession planning.
* Drive continuous improvement to enhance automation performance and efficiency.
* Manage costs across labour, suppliers, and materials, identifying and addressing variances.
* Oversee asset lifecycle management, including fault analysis and reliability improvements.
* Maintain strong relationships with Operations, unions, and key stakeholders.
* Support planning and scheduling to deliver productivity and KPI targets.
* Provide hands‑on leadership during operational incidents and drive service excellence.
About You
* Engineering qualification (HNC/HND minimum, degree preferred) or equivalent experience.
* Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, or building systems.
* Proven experience leading engineering or maintenance teams in a complex environment.
* Knowledge of health & safety legislation, including PUWER and CDM regulations, IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) and experience in safety management systems.
* Experience delivering asset maintenance strategies and continuous improvement.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including unions.
Benefits
Full family health care, potential 18% bonus, 27.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and car allowance.
Closure
Closing Date: 06/06/2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
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