Maintenance and Engineering Manager

A high-impact leadership role driving maintenance facilities and health and safety within a globally respected manufacturing business. Ideal for a hands-on engineering manager with a strong HandS skill set.Client DetailsOur South Derbyshire based client is market-leading manufacturer within advanced materials. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability, they support a wide range of sectors including automotive, telecoms, and consumer electronics. The organisation is currently undergoing a significant transformation programme, offering a unique opportunity to play a key role in modernising operations and shaping future capability.DescriptionWe are recruiting a Maintenance and Engineering Manager to lead maintenance and facilities operations within a complex, small-batch manufacturing environment. This is change-led role focused on moving from reactive to preventive maintenance, strengthening EHS standards, and driving operational excellence.You will take ownership of plant reliability, maintenance strategy, contractor management, and capital projects, while embedding a strong safety-first culture and continuous improvement mindset. The role includes leading CMMS implementation, optimising preventive maintenance programmes, and improving equipment uptime across ageing, low-automation machinery.Key responsibilities include:Leading EHS standards, risk assessments, SOPs, and contractor complianceDriving maintenance transformation using data, root ..... full job details .....