Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 100,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: South West
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead engineering and reliability within a fast-paced, highly automated food manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, this role is responsible for driving maintenance strategy, improving asset performance, and leading a team of engineers to deliver high levels of efficiency, reliability, and safety across the site.
Client Details
My client is a premium food brand known for its fruit-based preserves and desserts, this company combines simple, natural ingredients with large-scale manufacturing expertise.
Its products are widely recognised for their focus on minimal processing, with a culture built around hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality food at scale.
Description
Leadership & People Management
Lead, develop, and structure the engineering team to meet site objectives
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and training of engineering staff
Assess team capability and implement development plans
Promote a proactive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
Maintenance & Reliability
Lead and deliver the preventive maintenance strategy across the site
Ensure effective use of the CMMS to plan, track, and optimise maintenance activities
Drive improvements in equipment reliability and uptime
Analyse breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Maintain accurate equipment history and performance data
Operational Performance
Collaborate with production and technical teams to optimise line performance
Support delivery of key KPIs including efficiency, downtime, energy usage, and cost control
Oversee spare parts management and maintenance budgets
Ensure maintenance activities are delivered in the most cost-effective manner
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations
Support the introduction of new equipment and technologies
Work alongside project teams to ensure smooth integration of new assets
Prepare engineering teams for ongoing maintenance of new installations
Utilities, Sustainability & Compliance
Oversee site utilities and energy systems
Support sustainability initiatives, including energy and emissions targets
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards
Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture
Profile
Proven experience in a Head of / Maintenance Manager role within manufacturing
Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering
Experience working in highly automated production environments
A hands-on leader with excellent people management and communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability with a continuous improvement mindset
Confident using maintenance management systems and data-driven tools
Able to react quickly and effectively in a fast-paced, short lead-time environmentJob Offer
A competitive salary ranging from £80000 to £(phone number removed) per annum
Relocation paid if needed
Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)
A supportive and forward-thinking company culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development