Maintenance Lead

Maintenance LeadCompetitive salary & package: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pensionAre you an experienced Maintenance Leader/Manager looking to make a real impact within a world-class manufacturing environment? Due to a recent promotion, we are currently recruiting for a successful global manufacturer at their state-of-the-art facility in Liverpool.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business who continue to invest heavily in its people, facilities, technology and future growth, while offering the stability and culture of a market-leading organisation.Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the site's maintenance function, driving equipment reliability, engineering performance, compliance and continuous improvement across a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility.This is a visible leadership role with significant influence across operations, engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, offering genuine scope to shape maintenance strategy and develop a high-performing team.The OpportunityAs Maintenance Lead, you will take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance activities, engineering resource planning, contractor management, stores control and maintenance systems. You will play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting a culture of operational excellence.Key responsibilities will include:Lead and develop the site's maintenance teamManage preventative maintenance program and CMMSDrive improvements in equipment reliability and asset performanceManage engineering contractors and external resourcesSupport continuous improvement and RCA activitiesMaintain engineering compliance, safety standards and statutory inspectionsCollaborating closely with Production, Operations and Engineering stakeholders to support business objectives.About YouWe are looking for a proactive and engaging engineering leader who combines strong technical capability with excellent people management skills.Key skills & experience:Qualified Mechanical or Electrical EngineerExperience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing, process or industrial environment; chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, FMCG, process manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, asset management and reliability principlesExperience working with a CMMSA background in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineeringStrong leadership skills along with the ability to coach, develop and motivate teamsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.Why Join?Competitive salaryAnnual discretionary bonus25 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell additional daysPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceHealth cash plan optionsDental and travel insurance optionsCycle to Work schemeGreen car scheme and free EV chargingExcellent pension contribution with 8% employer contributionOngoing professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.ApplyIf you are a maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving reliability improvements and delivering engineering excellence within a modern manufacturing environment, apply now!At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.Our commitment:Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.TPBN1_UKTJ