Engineering / Maintenance Manager
Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: 45 hours per week
Week Pattern: Mon-Fri
Salary: £65,000 per annum
The Company
Our client is a well-established, independent food manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, customer service, and supporting local supply chains. Operating for over 80 years, they continue to invest in their people, processes, and facilities.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering / Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at a key production site.
Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of all plant, equipment, and facilities. You will lead a team of engineers while working closely with production and senior leadership to support operational goals.
This will be a split of Leadership/management and hands on responsibilities so if you are looking for a role with this split this will suit you.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime
Analyse maintenance data, monitor KPIs, and report performance to senior leadership
Lead, develop, and structure the maintenance team to meet operational demands
Implement effective maintenance strategies, procedures, and systems
Collaborate with internal departments to improve efficiency, quality, and performance
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
Maximise equipment reliability and maintain facility standards
Manage maintenance budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
Oversee external contractors, ensuring performance, quality, and safety standards are met
Provide support and technical guidance to the team on breakdowns and upgrades
Ensure adequate resource planning for reactive and out-of-hours maintenance
About You
A strong technical proficiency in electrical and mechanical engineering
Strong leadership and people skills with the ability to motivate a team and build strong relationships
Proven problem-solving ability and experience identifying root causes of equipment failure
Effective leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams
Experience using design or visualisation software such as AutoCAD
Strong organisational and administrative skills, including budgeting and reporting
Ability to work collaboratively across departments
Flexible approach to working hours when required
Experience as an Engineering/Maintenance Manager in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Ability to identify root cause of failure and implement solutions
What’s on Offer
Senior leadership role within a stable and growing business
Opportunity to influence and improve maintenance strategy
Supportive and team-oriented working environment
Holidays 22 days + 8 bank holidays
Pension Plan – Up to 4% from Employee and 4% from Employer
If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on or (phone number removed)