Head of Maintenance

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🚀 Manufacturing | Engineering Leadership | Operational Excellence If you take pride in machines running perfectly, problems solved fast, and downtime reduced to zero… This is not a reactive maintenance role. This is not firefighting breakdowns every day. This is not just managing engineers. This is a key leadership role in a manufacturing business where reliability, uptime, and performance matter. The plant is busy. Production demand is high. Now the business needs a maintenance leader to bring structure, prevention, and long-term reliability. The Mission Own site-wide maintenance and engineering performance. Move the function from reactive → preventative → best-in-class. Maximise uptime, efficiency, and asset lifespan. Build a proactive maintenance culture that supports production without disruption. This role exists to prevent problems - not chase them. What You’ll Actually Own
Maintenance strategy and execution Preventative maintenance planning (PPM) Breakdown response and root cause analysis Engineering team leadership Asset reliability and lifecycle management Spare parts and maintenance budget control Health & safety compliance within engineering Contractor and external supplier management You own uptime, reliability, and engineering standards.
Who This Is For A Maintenance Manager stepping into a Head of role An Engineering Manager in manufacturing A reliability-focused leader from heavy industry or production environments A hands‑on leader who understands plant and people Who This Is NOT For ❌ Leaders who avoid accountability ❌ Those who don’t challenge poor standards ❌ Managers who focus only on people, not performance ❌ Anyone uncomfortable in a fast‑paced production environment You: ✔ Think proactively, not reactively ✔ Lead from the front ✔ Are technically strong across mechanical & electrical ✔ Care about standards and safety ✔ Can build and develop engineering teams ✔ Stay calm under pressure The Culture Supportive. Practical. High standards. This is a business where engineering is respected and doing the job properly matters. The Offer Stable, well established manufacturing enviroment Strong team and leadership support Opportunity to shape and improve the maintenance function Long‑term career progression Autonomy and trust Final Thought The best maintenance teams are never noticed - because nothing goes wrong. If you’re ready to build that level of reliability and control… #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Mid-Ulster District Council
Job Type:
FullTime

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