K.A.G. Recruitment is proud to be supporting our client, a leader in the Food industry, in their search for a Maintenance Manager who wants to move beyond reactive fixes and build a maintenance function thats planned, reliable, and respected across the business.
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Burton on Trent
Reporting to : Head of Engineering
Salary: GBP 65,000
Hours: Monday : Friday : 7.30 : 16.30 : Flexibility required in line with business needs
This is a key leadership role in a fast:paced food manufacturing environment where engineering performance directly impacts production. Youll be trusted to lead the function, shape the strategy, and raise standards across the board.
This isnt a firefighting role. Its a chance to take control of how a site runs
What youll be responsible for:
Leading all maintenance activity across site, with a clear focus on reliability and uptime Building and delivering a strong PPM strategy that reduces unplanned downtime Managing and developing a team of Engineering Shift Managers and engineers Driving performance through KPIs like downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and PPM completion Implementing root cause analysis and fixing recurring issues properly Overseeing all maintenance delivery including fault finding, repairs, and upgrades Managing CMMS systems, maintenance records, and spare parts effectively Ensuring Health and Safety, food safety, and audit standards are consistently met Working closely with Production and other teams to keep the site running smoothly Leading continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations
What matters in this role:
Youve led maintenance in a Manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or food You understand how to balance planned vs reactive maintenance Youre comfortable using data to drive decisions and improvements You can lead a team, set standards, and hold people accountable You know how to operate in a regulated, high:compliance environment Youre organised, practical, and able to prioritise in a fast:moving site
What youll bring:
Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering qualification (BTEC, City and Guilds or equivalent) Strong Leadership and a continuous improvement mindset Strong Health and Safety knowledge (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred) Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning Solid understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings
Desirable:
Experience with food processing or packaging equipment Background in projects, budgets, or capital investment Experience driving change and improving site performance
Whats on offer:
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 4x life assurance Pension (3 employer / 5 employee)
K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy is partnering with our client on this opportunity. Were looking for someone who wants to take ownership, improve how things are done, and make a visible impact on site performance.
If youre ready for that step, apply now.