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Zest
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Corby, Northamptonshire NN171AB, England
£65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full Time
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- The Maintenance Manager position in Corby offers a salary range of £65,000-£70,000 along with a matched pension scheme and medical expenses cover.
- The ideal candidate should have experience as a Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager in the food processing industry, with strong leadership and team development skills.
- Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, managing maintenance budgets, and optimizing maintenance schedules to prevent downtime.
- Candidates should possess an HNC/D in engineering or equivalent, along with solid maintenance experience, preferably in food or pharmaceuticals, and experience leading a team of engineers.
- The role provides clear progression opportunities and involvement in projects as the business invests in automation and infrastructure.
Salary: 65,000-70,000 + Matched Pension Scheme + Medical Expenses Cover
Are you an existing Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager with recent food processing experience and a professional but modern approach?
Reporting directly to the Group Maintenance Manager, you'll ensure H&S, food safety, and environmental compliance, maintain equipment to OEM and company standards, and deliver reliable maintenance through robust PPM and trained processes.
You'll manage performance, budgets, and reporting, while leading and developing your team and collaborating closely with site and central support functions as well as:
Lead and manage the site maintenance team, ensuring safe working practices, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Plan and optimise labour, maintenance schedules (PPM/CBM), and spare parts to support production and prevent unplanned downtime.
Oversee contractors, site projects, and technical aspects in coordination with project and national maintenance managers.
Manage site maintenance budget, CapEx planning, and drive cost reductions including environmental and energy initiatives.
Monitor, report, and improve performance through KPIs, asset management, and RCA after breakdowns.
Collaborate with operational teams and central support functions, identifying best practices and standardisation opportunities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory regulations, technical developments, and industry standards.
Requirements:
Strong leadership, management, and development of the maintenance team
Ability to mentor, coach, and bring through future leaders
Control and adherence to financial budgets
Knowledge of H&S compliance and regulatory requirements
Ability to use and interpret CMMS data
Good communication with operational teams and central support functions
Engagement with OEMs and external stakeholders
Solid maintenance experience, ideally in food or pharma
HNC/D in engineering (desirable) and engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
Experience leading and developing a team of engineers
What's in it for you?
Salary: 65,000-70,000
Matched pension scheme and medical expenses cover
Clear progression opportunities with succession planning into more senior roles
Project involvement as the business continues to invest in automation and infrastructure
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
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