Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team at a large manufacturing business in Bedford.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Maintenance and Manufacturing, with previous experience managing and leading teams within a Process Engineering environment, ideally in the food or drink industry.
A key aspect of this role is establishing maintenance engineering strategies to achieve production reliability and manage capital projects from conception to completion.
You will be responsible for environmental control, plant reliability, and equipment maintenance, as well as promoting effective communication between internal and external teams.
The successful candidate will have an influential leadership style, good communication skills, and an understanding of the latest maintenance techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish maintenance engineering strategies to achieve production reliability
* Manage capital projects from conception to completion
* Ensure environmental control and compliance with local authorities
* Monitor spares for critical equipment and respond to breakdowns quickly
* Conduct root cause analysis and develop engineering solutions for major downtime incidents
* Promote effective communication and maintain a positive health and safety culture
* Coach and mentor team members, provide training and development opportunities, and conduct performance reviews
* Set and monitor objectives for the team to ensure KPIs are met
* Manage departmental expenditure within agreed budgets
Requirements:
* Engineering qualification at degree/HND level or equivalent
* Previous experience managing and leading teams in a Process Engineering environment
* Influential leadership style and good communication skills
* Understanding of the latest maintenance techniques and PC literacy
What We Offer:
* Salary up to £67,000 DOE
* Pension contribution up to 6%
* Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm working hours
* Opportunities for career development and growth
This is a full-time position commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Cambridge, and surrounding areas. If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume and cover letter.