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Permanent

Maintenance Manager - Bedford

Bedford
money-bag £65000/annum
Posted Yesterday


Our client is a global exporter supplying food ingredients to customers in the UK and around the world.



Job Role & Key Responsibilities:


As a Maintenance Manager at a leading manufacturing company, you''ll oversee a team of 16 engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with operational execution, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.


  • Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team

  • Managing the engineering budget and CAPEX projects

  • Overseeing maintenance, workflow, and resource planning

  • Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives

  • Driving uptime and production efficiency

  • Providing hands-on support when needed

  • Managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


  • Strong electrical bias with technical knowledge of PLCs

  • Proven experience in managing engineering teams in FMCG or heavy manufacturing

  • Hands-on leadership experience with strong team-building and upskilling capabilities

  • Experience managing CAPEX projects and engineering budgets

  • Background in plant machinery maintenance

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence


Desirable Skills:


  • Proficiency in PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi)

  • Familiarity with lean methodologies and CI projects

  • Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments

  • Strong decision-making and motivational leadership abilities


Benefits Include:


  • Competitive salary

  • Bonus scheme

  • Holidays

  • Life insurance

  • Company pension plan


If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now!

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