Our client, an established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the complete maintenance function within a high-volume production facility.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong individual who enjoys being on the factory floor, leading teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving a proactive maintenance culture. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum plant uptime, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the maintenance function across mechanical, electrical coordination and plant reliability.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve preventative maintenance programmes.
- Manage maintenance teams, technical specialists and contractors.
- Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns while identifying and eliminating root causes.
- Oversee maintenance planning, engineering stores and critical spare parts management.
- Drive plant reliability, equipment performance and continuous operational improvement.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and engineering compliance.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise production downtime.
- Monitor maintenance performance through reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and develop maintenance personnel to build a high-performing engineering team.
Minimum Requirements
- Red Seal Millwright qualification (essential).
- Minimum 7 years’ maintenance experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years’ experience leading maintenance teams.
- Proven experience managing preventative maintenance systems and improving plant reliability.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, steam systems, pumps, conveyors and industrial processing equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance operations independently within a fast-paced production environment.
Experience gained within one or more of the following industries will be highly regarded:
- Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Chemical or process industries
- Heavy industrial operations
- Continuous production environments
We’re looking for someone who:
- leads from the front and enjoys being actively involved on the factory floor,
- has a structured, proactive approach to maintenance management,
- is technically credible and earns the respect of maintenance teams,
- can make sound decisions under pressure,
- takes ownership, drives accountability and delivers results,
- has excellent planning, organisational and communication skills,
- is passionate about improving equipment reliability and operational performance.
We Offer:
- an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing operation,
- a challenging leadership role with real operational responsibility,
- competitive remuneration package aligned to experience.
Please note: This position requires participation in an alternate weekend standby rotation and availability to respond to critical plant breakdowns when required.
If you are a hands-on Maintenance professional with a passion for engineering excellence and operational reliability, we invite you to submit your application.
Closing Date: 15 July 2026