Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager
Competitive Salary + Car & Bonus
Days - Monday to Friday
Barnsley

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Manager to join a forward-thinking engineering team at a market leading manufacturing company. You will play a key role in ensuring operational reliability, driving efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

The Role:

• Support the Engineering Manager in daily operations and deputise in their absence.
• Manage and control maintenance budgets effectively.
• Oversee and allocate electrical and mechanical workloads to ensure smooth department operations.
• Plan and coordinate routine and major maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure maintenance resources are prioritised to meet operational requirements.
• Drive performance improvements in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and work order completion rates.
• Lead safety and mini-improvement projects during planned plant stoppages.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance, working towards a zero-harm environment.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and leadership to the engineering team.

• Apprentice-trained in a relevant trade with an engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge, including fault diagnosis and repair.
• Familiarity with TPM and PPM systems.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Ability to lead under pressure and drive improvements in team performance and safety culture.