Maintenance Manager

Job Specification - Maintenance Manager (Electrical Bias)



Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong electrical bias to oversee engineering operations within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead the maintenance function, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site maintenance function with a strong focus on electrical systems.

• Oversee and support a team of 12 engineers (6 per shift).

• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.

• Diagnose faults, coordinate repairs, and implement preventative maintenance strategies.

• Maintain and support key production machinery including:

  • Granulators

  • Weighers and silos

  • Production presses

Experience, Skills & Qualifications



Essential

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualifications.

• Strong electrical bias within maintenance engineering.

• Experience within a Food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

• Experience within animal feed manufacturing (highly advantageous).

Department Structure

• 12 engineers within the maintenance team.

• Engineers report into the Engineering Manager, with the Maintenance Manager supporting team oversight and operational delivery.

Package

Salary: -50,000 - -55,000
Overtime / Shift Allowance: TBC

Working Hours:

• 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Shift Pattern: Days

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