Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing (Wirral, Merseyside) Salary: Competitive Benefits Full-Time | Permanent Are you a hands-on Maintenance Manager with a proven background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments? We’re working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturer in the Wirral area, seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead their engineering and maintenance operations at a flagship production facility. The Role This is a key leadership position responsible for driving asset reliability, improving site performance, and ensuring the efficient running of all mechanical, electrical, and utilities equipment across a high-speed production site. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering team (shift and day-based) * Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity to ensure minimal downtime * Drive a proactive culture focused on continuous improvement, OEE, and reliability * Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards * Collaborate with production and technical teams to support operational targets * Deliver CAPEX and improvement projects within time and budget The Ideal Candidate * Proven leadership in a Maintenance or Engineering Manager role within food manufacturing or FMCG * Strong understanding of preventative maintenance systems and TPM * Hands-on engineering background (mechanical/electrical bias) * Excellent knowledge of H&S, compliance, and industry standards * Strong communicator and team player with a data-driven mindset Location & Package * Based in Wirral, Merseyside – easily commutable from Liverpool, Chester, and surrounding areas * £60,000 - £65,000 company benefits development opportunities