Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Manager
Salary: £49,000 – £52,000 DOE Location: On-site – Manufacturing Facility Hours: Full-Time | Day Shift Direct Reports: Maintenance Technicians & Approved Contractors Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Our client is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to take ownership of maintenance delivery across production equipment and site facilities. This is a working leadership role — you will spend the majority of your time on the shop floor diagnosing faults, repairing machinery and keeping production running, whilst coordinating the maintenance team and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance
* Perform hands-on maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production machinery
* Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
* Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
* Execute preventive maintenance and ensure PM schedules are completed
* Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
* Act as technical escalation point for complex or recurring failures
Facilities & Utilities
Maintain site infrastructure including:
Electrical distribution & lighting
HVAC and temperature control systems
Compressed air, water and utilities
Building fabric, doors, floors and general infrastructure
Additional duties:
Conduct routine inspections and resolve defects proactively
Coordinate and supervise contractors safely and effectively
Health, Safety & Compliance
Comply with H&S legislation and site procedures
Enforce safe systems of work (LOTO, permits, risk assessments)
Support audits and statutory inspections
Promote a proactive safety culture
Planning & Continuous Improvement
Plan maintenance around production schedules
Maintain accurate maintenance records
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions
Improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices
Assist spare parts management and cost control
Skills & Experience
* Proven background as a Maintenance Engineer or Senior Technician
* Experience within a manufacturing/production environment
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
* Experience coordinating or leading maintenance activities
* Able to prioritise effectively in a reactive production environment
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering qualification
* Electrical competency certification
* IOSH / NEBOSH or similar safety training
Role Profile
* 60–70% hands-on engineering / 30–40% leadership & planning
* Shop-floor based manufacturing environment
* Combination of reactive, preventive and improvement-driven maintenance
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Location:
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Salary:
£49,000 - £52,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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