Maintenance Manager

About the role 

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our large-scale AO Recycling plant in Telford, a 24/7 operational site processing fridges and other Large Domestic Appliances (LDA).

This is a role with full responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and equipment across the site. You will lead maintenance delivery across a complex, highly automated recycling facility, managing supervisors and multi-skilled technicians and driving a strong planned maintenance culture.

The Site & Operation

AO is one of the UK’s largest recyclers of fridges and Large Domestic Appliances (LDA). The recycling facility operates 24/7 and includes:

• PLC-controlled fridge recycling plant and gas recovery systems

• Material handling equipment, conveyors, screens, magnetic separators, air separators, compactors and balers.

• Forklift trucks, dock bays, and site infrastructure

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Lead, manage, and develop maintenance supervisors and mechanical/electrical technicians.

• Ensure effective shift coverage and skills availability across a 24/7 operation.

• Set, measure and report clear standards of maintenance performance and safety.

• Own all planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities.

• Ensure high PPM compliance leading to reduced unplanned downtime.

• Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvements.

• Own and control the CMMS, including asset data, work orders, and reporting

• Drive consistent CMMS use across all shifts.

• Champion safe systems of work including LOTOTO and permit-to-work.

• Control contractor activities and support audits and compliance

A Few Things About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role within an industrial or process environment.

•  Experience managing maintenance in a 24/7 operation.

• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary mechanical and electrical teams.

• Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled and automated plants.

• Demonstrable CMMS ownership and PPM management.

• Strong health, safety, and contractor management background.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Technical certificate in a relevant discipline. (City & Guilds, B-Tech, HNC or equivalent)

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back – you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays; 25 days holiday 

• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.

• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!

• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.

• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.

• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.

• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.

• Free Food Thursday - Last Thursday of every month, lunch is on us as a way of saying thank you for your efforts!