We are recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance function within a busy manufacturing operation. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant and equipment, with a particular focus on mechanically driven systems and hydraulic presses.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability, managing a small team of engineers while remaining actively involved in fault-finding, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and motivate a small team of maintenance technicians and engineers
Plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults across manufacturing equipment
Maintain and improve the performance and reliability of hydraulic presses and associated systems
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
Manage maintenance schedules, spare parts, and contractor support where required
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment uptime and efficiency
Liaise closely with production and operations teams to align maintenance activities with business needs
Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience working with hydraulic presses and hydraulic systems
Sound understanding of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
Previous experience managing or supervising a small maintenance team
The Ideal Candidate
Time-served or technically qualified (e.g. electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled engineering)
Background in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environments
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational and planning skills