Job Description
We seek an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our dynamic team in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our facility.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Process Engineering, preferably in food or drink manufacturing. A management-level role with experience leading teams in similar environments is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing maintenance engineering strategies to achieve production reliability, managing capital projects, and maintaining environmental control.
Key duties include:
* Developing and implementing predictive analysis and assessment to improve equipment uptime
* Managing the Preventive Maintenance (PPM) system and conducting root cause analysis for critical plant issues
* Maintaining a positive Health, Safety, and Environmental culture among staff and contractors
* Couaching, mentoring, and supporting team members to optimize their performance
Additional responsibilities include setting and monitoring objectives, managing departmental expenditure, and providing training and development opportunities.
This role offers a competitive salary of up to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a generous pension contribution of up to 6% from the employer.
Our company is based in Bedford, with easy commutability from surrounding areas such as Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Cambridge, and more.
A relevant engineering qualification and proficiency in PC applications are beneficial. Excellent communication skills and the ability to implement business objectives are essential.