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Maintenance Manager
Desford
12 Month Contract: With potential to extend for the right person or permanent
37.5 Weekly Hours: Mon-Weds 06:00-14:30 / Thursday 06:00-14:00 / Friday 06:00-12:00
Up to £28.10PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution, OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £38.48
This is an unmissable opportunity to lead a fantastic and pivotal team within a world-renowned Fortune 100 company. Based at a major UK facility in Desford, you will be at the heart of a dynamic operation that blends legacy equipment with modern state-of-the-art technology.
As Maintenance Manager, you will lead a skilled team through an exciting transformation phase. The site is on a three-year improvement journey, implementing advanced processes and reliability strategies to optimise performance. You will have the opportunity to shape maintenance standards, influence continuous improvement, and make a tangible impact on safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians and team leaders, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, ensuring timely completion of planned work orders and addressing overdue tasks
Drive process improvements using Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma principles, eliminating non-value-added activities and reducing costs
Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions
Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and ISO requirements
What you need:
Proven leadership and people management experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in maintenance planning and execution, ideally with 3 to 5 years in a similar role
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS), familiarity with Workday is a plus
Level 3 engineering qualification (e.g., City & Guilds) preferred
Experience developing training programs and competency frameworks is desirable
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK, and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
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