We are recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance function within a busy manufacturing operation. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant and equipment, with a particular focus on mechanically driven systems and hydraulic presses.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability, managing a small team of engineers while remaining actively involved in fault-finding, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and motivate a small team of maintenance technicians and engineers Plan and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults across manufacturing equipment Maintain and improve the performance and reliability of hydraulic presses and associated systems Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times Manage maintenance schedules, spare parts, and contractor support where required Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment uptime and efficiency Liaise closely with production and operations teams to align maintenance activities with business needs Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment Proven experience working with hydraulic presses and hydraulic systems Sound understanding of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics Previous experience managing or supervising a small maintenance team The Ideal Candidate

Time-served or technically qualified (e.g. electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled engineering) Background in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environments Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach Strong organisational and planning skills