Maintenance Manager

We are recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance function within a busy manufacturing operation. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant and equipment, with a particular focus on mechanically driven systems and hydraulic presses.The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability, managing a small team of engineers while remaining actively involved in fault-finding, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate a small team of maintenance technicians and engineersPlan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtimeDiagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults across manufacturing equipmentMaintain and improve the performance and reliability of hydraulic presses and associated systemsEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all timesManage maintenance schedules, spare parts, and contractor support where requiredSupport continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment uptime and efficiencyLiaise closely with production and operations teams to align maintenance activities with business needsStrong electrical and mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environmentProven experience working with hydraulic presses and hydraulic systemsSound understanding of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and equipment ..... full job details .....