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Maintenance manager- Step up into leadership

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 51,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LS10, Leeds ICD, City and Borough of Leeds

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Maintenance Manager – Step Up Into Leadership!

📍 Location: Leeds
💷 Salary: Up to £50,000 per year
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday (Day Shift)
📄 Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Are you a skilled maintenance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for an ambitious Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activities at our busy manufacturing facility in Leeds.

This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the chance to shape and develop a high-performing maintenance team, oversee contractors, and ensure all machinery, plant equipment, and factory installations operate safely and efficiently. You’ll drive preventative maintenance, minimise downtime, and maintain the highest safety and compliance standards.

You’ll work closely with operations, health & safety, and production teams to support continuous improvement and maintain exceptional operational standards across the factory.

Why This Role is Great for You

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    Step up into a management or supervisory role – perfect for candidates ready to grow

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    Lead a skilled maintenance team and shape your department

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    Take ownership of preventative maintenance programmes and strategic improvements

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    Work in a stable, established manufacturing environment with opportunities for career progression

Key Responsibilities

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    Oversee the day-to-day running of the maintenance function

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    Develop and manage a Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme

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    Provide hands-on support across machinery and plant equipment

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    Coordinate and manage subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with RAMS and Permit to Work systems

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    Maintain and repair manufacturing machinery, factory equipment, cranes, and batching plant

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    Ensure LOLER compliance for lifting equipment and electrical installations

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    Plan and coordinate repair activities, including scheduling and cost management

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    Monitor maintenance budgets and spare parts inventory

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    Identify recurring machinery issues and implement long-term solutions

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    Enforce health & safety procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping

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    Lead, supervise, and develop your maintenance team, identifying training and development needs

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    Attend weekly maintenance planning meetings with the Operations Director

What We’re Looking For

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    Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Supervisor role within manufacturing

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    Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

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    Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and plant maintenance

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    Experience managing contractors and maintenance teams

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    Familiarity with LOLER regulations, RAMS, and Permit to Work systems

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    Budget management experience and spare parts inventory control

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    Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

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    Ability to work strategically and hands-on when needed

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    Good understanding of Health & Safety and industrial compliance standards

Package & Benefits

💷 Salary up to £50,000
📄 Permanent, full-time role
🏭 Work in a well-established manufacturing environment
👥 Lead, develop, and grow your maintenance function
📈 Long-term stability and career progression opportunities

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