Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager to join our client’s team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of engineers in ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four shift-based mechanical and electrical engineers, providing motivation and guidance to ensure efficient operations.
• Offer hands-on support to improve safety, reliability, and production throughput.
• Manage maintenance activities with a comprehensive view of value streams to ensure effective decision-making.
• Oversee both internal team members and external engineering contractors, ensuring adherence to quality, environmental, and health and safety standards.
• Deliver maintenance plans on schedule and within budget, collaborating closely with senior leadership.
• Lead proactive and reactive maintenance efforts, including compliance actions, asset condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance routines.
• Work with subject matter experts to establish appropriate maintenance routines and schedules.
• Act as a deputy for the Engineering Leader when necessary, upholding high standards of personal health and safety.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in leading and engaging engineering or maintenance teams is essential.
• Possession of a vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• NEBOSH or IOSH safety certification is required.
• Strong understanding of British Standards related to engineering plants, equipment, and practices.
• Extensive experience in managing industrial mechanical plants within complex manufacturing settings.
• A proven history of implementing maintenance improvement programs and reliability initiatives.
• Ability to effectively manage complex and competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills and credibility across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 34 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional week.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available.
• Annual payment for professional membership.
• Employee referral scheme with incentives.
• Access to various staff discounts.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

This role is primarily days-based (Monday to Friday) with occasional weekend cover required (approximately 1 in 8 weekends). Please note that the company is unlikely to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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