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MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedfordshire
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Maintenance Manager
Bedford | Permanent | £65,000 per annum + Benefits
Sector: Food Manufacturing | Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading food manufacturing business in Bedford, currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the engineering function across two manufacturing sites, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This is a floor-based, proactive leadership role with responsibility for reactive and preventative maintenance, team development, and compliance with food safety and statutory engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across shifts, ensuring high standards of attendance, performance, and ongoing development.
Oversee and deliver effective reactive and preventative maintenance for both sites.
Maintain strict adherence to the PM plan and ensure all documentation is up to date.
Ensure compliance with food safety, H&S legislation, and BRC codes of practice.
Manage all external contractors on site in line with company H&S policies.
Administer IFS (Industrial & Financial Systems) reports and work orders to agreed standards.
Develop and control a strategic spares management system, including critical spares planning within budget.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Engineering qualifications:
HNC or HND in Engineering, Building Services, or Facilities Management
IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (essential for H&S compliance)Experience:
5+ years in engineering or technical maintenance roles
2-5 years of supervisory/management experienceStrong background in:
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Statutory compliance (LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, etc.)
Leading internal teams and working with contractorsSkills:
Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations (including COSHH, DSEAR, PTW)
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and team leadership
Hands-on mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced, factory-based environmentsWhat's On Offer
£65,000 annual salary
Full company benefits package
Training & development programmes
Day shift, Monday-Friday schedule
Interested?
If you have the experience and leadership qualities we're looking for, please apply with your CV or contact (url removed).
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