Maintenance Manager

Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a highly skilled engineering team within a state-of-the-art automated logistics operation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance / Engineering Manager to join a global engineering organisation supporting one of the UK's most advanced automated distribution centres.

As Maintenance / Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the on-site engineering function, developing a high-performing maintenance team and ensuring industry-leading levels of system reliability, customer satisfaction and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with genuine long-term career progression, working with cutting-edge automation technology in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Benefits

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• c£70-75k + Bonus
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• Benefits Package
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• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
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• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
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• Stable Employment within a Growing International Business
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• Modern, High-Tech Working Environment
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The Role

As Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include:

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• Leading, developing and mentoring the on-site maintenance and engineering team.
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• Creating a positive culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
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• Acting as the main customer contact, developing strong working relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
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• Delivering agreed KPIs for system availability, engineering performance, quality and cost.
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• Developing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability.
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• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
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• Managing maintenance budgets, engineering resources and operational priorities.
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• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and engineering standards.
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• Monitoring engineering performance through CMMS systems, reporting and performance analysis.
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Role Requirements

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager with a strong technical background and proven leadership experience within a highly automated engineering environment.

You'll ideally possess:

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• Ideally Degree qualified or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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• Experience within maintenance, engineering or technical services, including a minimum of three years in a management role.
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• Experience within automated logistics, warehousing, material handling, manufacturing, FMCG or other complex engineering environments.
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• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
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• Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, KPIs and customer relationships.
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• Good commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
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• Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
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• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
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• A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
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Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager to join a market-leading engineering organisation and make a genuine impact.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented engineering team, work with industry-leading automation technology and play a key role in the continued growth and success of a flagship automated logistics operation.

Please apply or speak to Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment for more information on the role.

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