Maintenance & Reliability Manager Petersfield My client is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead and develop the Maintenance & Reliability function across the Assembly and Compounding Operations. This is a critical leadership role with full accountability for asset reliability, maintenance performance, and engineering excellence across high-speed filling and assembly lines, utilities, and complex compounding systems. You will drive world-class asset performance through robust AM/PM strategies, TPM maturity, data-driven continuous improvement, and strong people leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations aligned with GMP and corporate standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, coach, and manage a multi-skilled Maintenance & Reliability team across 24/7 operations, driving accountability, engagement, and high performance. • Develop engineering capability through structured training, coaching, cross skilling, and performance management to maximise flexibility and productivity. • Own and implement Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance (PM/AM) strategies, fully integrated with production operations to maximise uptime and reduce unplanned downtime. • Drive reliability and operational performance using KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, BCT, PM compliance, and CMMS effectiveness. • Plan, schedule, and control maintenance execution through CMMS (e.g. Maximo), ensuring strong governance, work order discipline, and asset reliability tracking. • Ensure reliability, availability, and compliance of all production, utility, and facility assets in line with GMP, safety, and corporate engineering standards. • Lead Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and collaborative problem-solving teams to eliminate repeat failures and chronic losses. • Embed TPM and Continuous Improvement methodologies, delivering sustainable cultural and behavioural change within Engineering and Operations. • Champion safety, quality, and compliance, supporting audits, deviations, investigations, and CAPA activities. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Projects, Supply Chain, and OEM partners to ensure reliability is built into both existing and new assets. Qualifications: • Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience) • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance & Reliability leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma, FMCG, food, medical devices, or similar) • Strong background in TPM, CI, Lean, and Reliability Engineering methodologies • Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in RCA and collaborative investigations • Experience with CMMS, MRO storeroom management, and asset lifecycle strategies • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-availability operations