Maintenance Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Radar Recruitment Full time

We are currently recruiting for Maintenance Engineering Manager to join a leading consumer healthcare business.

The business are committed to delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide and have a strong reputation within their field for being a true market-leader. They are embarking on a transformational change journey to enhance operational excellence and drive innovation within their processes.

The role:

The Maintenance Engineering Manager role will be a very dynamic and exciting opportunity for someone to sink their teeth into. You will be responsible for leading the maintenance team and will play a pivotal role in establishing an in-house maintenance function from the ground-up, so must be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and leading from the front at points. You will have ideally had a proven track record in plant maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and control equipment in high-volume, fast-paced, and heavily automated environments.

The key responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineering Manager will involve:
  1. Leading and overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
  2. Developing and implementing maintenance strategies, plans, and schedules to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, procedures, and systems, by leveraging best practices and innovative technologies to optimize asset performance and reliability.
  4. Managing maintenance projects, including upgrades, installations, and modifications, ensuring timely completion within budget and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  5. Recruiting, coaching and developing a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  6. Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track maintenance performance, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement, working closely with the Head of Operations and senior management.
  7. Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, quality, external contractors and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of maintenance activities with production schedules and business objectives.
  8. Driving a strong safety culture within the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to minimize risks and promote a safe working environment.
The ideal candidate for the Maintenance Engineering Manager will have the following background:
  • Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering.
  • Extensive Maintenance/Engineering management experience within highly regulated sectors - FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, etc.
  • Proven experience in plant maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and control systems within high-volume, fast-paced, and heavily automated operational environments.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver results within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.

Keywords: Maintenance Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Head of Maintenance, Head of Engineering, Reliability Manager, Chief Engineer

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