Maintenance Manager

Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a highly skilled engineering team within a state-of-the-art automated logistics operation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance / Engineering Manager to join a global engineering organisation supporting one of the UK's most advanced automated distribution centres.

As Maintenance / Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the on-site engineering function, developing a high-performing maintenance team and ensuring industry-leading levels of system reliability, customer satisfaction and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with genuine long-term career progression, working with cutting-edge automation technology in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Benefits

• c£70-75k + Bonus
• Benefits Package
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Stable Employment within a Growing International Business
• Modern, High-Tech Working Environment

The Role

As Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and mentoring the on-site maintenance and engineering team.
• Creating a positive culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Acting as the main customer contact, developing strong working relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Delivering agreed KPIs for system availability, engineering performance, quality and cost.
• Developing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximise equipment reliability.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
• Managing maintenance budgets, engineering resources and operational priorities.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and engineering standards.
• Monitoring engineering performance through CMMS systems, reporting and performance analysis.

Role Requirements

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager with a strong technical background and proven leadership experience within a highly automated engineering environment.

You'll ideally possess:

• Ideally Degree qualified or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within maintenance, engineering or technical services, including a minimum of three years in a management role.
• Experience within automated logistics, warehousing, material handling, manufacturing, FMCG or other complex engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, KPIs and customer relationships.
• Good commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager to join a market-leading engineering organisation and make a genuine impact.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented engineering team, work with industry-leading automation technology and play a key role in the continued growth and success of a flagship automated logistics operation.

Please apply or speak to Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment for more information on the role.

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