Site Maintenance Manager East Lothian Competitive salary annual bonus pension Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager ready to take full ownership of a busy, high-performing production site? We’re recruiting for a Site Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations at a large timber manufacturing facility in Humbie, East Lothian. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to shape the maintenance function and play a key role in driving operational excellence and site performance. About the Role Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the maintenance operations on site, leading a team of around 15 maintenance professionals including fitters, electricians, and engineers. You’ll provide both strategic and hands-on leadership, ensuring plant reliability, efficient planning, and continuous improvement across all maintenance and engineering activities. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical understanding with excellent people leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in uptime, safety, and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of 15 maintenance engineers and technicians. Take full ownership of the strategic and operational aspects of site maintenance. Manage mechanical, electrical, and automation systems across the facility. Oversee preventive and condition-based maintenance through the site CMMS. Deliver maintenance KPIs including uptime, downtime, and efficiency targets. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Drive Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Manage maintenance budgets, energy usage, and capital project delivery. Collaborate with the Plant Manager and production leadership to achieve site objectives. Coach and mentor team members to support skill development and performance growth. About You Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (degree or equivalent). Minimum 10 years’ experience in maintenance or engineering management within sawmilling, timber processing, or heavy industrial/manufacturing environments. Proven experience leading multi-skilled teams in a high-volume production setting. In-depth knowledge of maintenance systems (CMMS), reliability, and asset management. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Committed to fostering a safety-first, high-performance culture. Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and deliver results. What’s on Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Annual bonus and pension scheme. Newly created position with autonomy to build and develop the maintenance function. Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, forward-thinking organisation. Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern. Interested? Apply today to take on a senior leadership role where you’ll shape the future of maintenance performance at a leading manufacturing site.