Total Spectrum are currently recruiting a proactive Maintenance Manager to lead the strategic direction and daily operations of a site-wide maintenance function at our client's dynamic chemical manufacturing facility in Bradford. The successful candidate will manage a team of leaders and technicians, guide contractor performance, and deliver a robust maintenance strategy aligned with regulatory, safety, and business goals. Duties Strategy & Leadership; Set and deliver a long-term maintenance strategy that supports reliability, compliance, and asset lifecycle planning. Lead a team of 25 via Mechanical & EC&I Maintenance Leaders, driving performance, development, and accountability. Compliance & Safety; Ensure full compliance with COMAH, statutory inspections, and permit-to-work processes. Champion a safety-first culture and lead HSE interventions and audits. Maintenance & Shutdowns; Oversee planning and execution of routine maintenance and major shutdowns, minimising disruption and ensuring budget, time, and safety targets are met. Optimise preventative and predictive maintenance strategies site wide. Reliability & Performance; Collaborate with Reliability Managers to analyse failure data and implement improvement plans. Deliver on KPIs like availability, MTBF, and cost efficiency. Budget & Contractor Oversight; Manage the maintenance budget, contractor relationships, and cost control. Ensure third-party services meet safety and performance standards. Stakeholder Engagement; Represent maintenance in leadership meetings, audits, and cross-functional initiatives. Align plans with Operations, HSE, Engineering, and Projects teams. Candidate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering (or equivalent). Senior maintenance leadership experience in a regulated, high hazard/COMAH environment. Deep understanding of safety legislation, asset care, and contractor management. Skilled in SAP (or similar), RCA, RCM, and lean maintenance tools. Strong communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to lead through change. Benefits Competitive base salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of your salary) and enhanced company pension scheme Private healthcare care and life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training, development and support Onsite parking (some bays wit