Job Title: Maintenance Manager Location: Forest Gate So what’s it all about? As our next Maintenance Manager, you need to be confident and assertive. In this role, you will be required to make quick, on-the-spot decisions. This is where you will be given the responsibility to deliver results within the maintenance department. To excel in this role, you will be comfortable and experienced managing a team of maintenance engineers and have experience reporting into the Site Engineering Manager as your remit will be the link between the engineers and senior management team. Working with a team of engineers, you will oversee maintenance operations, driving continuous improvement and ensuring production downtime and plant reliability are managed effectively. As a Maintenance Manager, and you will thrive on being the decision maker in a large number of maintenance activities. Your remit would be the connection between the engineers and senior management team. The Key Requirements Qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent within electrical or mechanical engineering Experience working as a Maintenance Manager within a Food or FMCG environment We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment. Benefits baked in All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries. Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs. Aviva DigiCare Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more. Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more. Free on-site parking. At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk