Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing – Rotherham
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000, Monday‑to‑Friday working pattern, genuine impact across site operations.
Overview
Are you a hands‑on Maintenance Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy leading from the front, improving reliability, reducing downtime and building a high‑performing engineering function?
Chase & Holland are proud to work with a well‑established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance operation across a busy production site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with the ability to drive standards, performance and continuous improvement.
Role
* Take full ownership of the site maintenance and engineering function, driving reliability and operational performance.
* Lead preventative maintenance activity to reduce downtime and maximise machinery efficiency.
* Manage breakdown response across the site, ensuring fast, effective resolutions.
* Lead from the front with a hands‑on approach to engineering and problem solving.
* Develop, motivate and strengthen the maintenance engineering team.
* Partner closely with production teams to improve plant performance and operational output.
* Drive high Health & Safety and engineering standards across all maintenance activities.
* Manage contractors and external engineering support to ensure quality and compliance.
* Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, engineering records and compliance documentation.
* Deliver continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability and cost reduction.
* Support machinery upgrades, installations and wider engineering improvement initiatives.
* Champion a proactive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability and safety.
Qualifications
* Proven Maintenance or Engineering Management experience within manufacturing or production.
* Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Experience leading engineering teams in fast‑paced environments.
* Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
* Hands‑on, proactive leadership style with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Salary of £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
* Monday to Friday working pattern.
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact across site operations.
* Leadership role within a well‑established manufacturing business.
* Long‑term career development opportunities.
* Collaborative and supportive operational environment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this great Maintenance Manager role, please apply now.
#J-18808-Ljbffr