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Zest
Posted 4 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW
£65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Maintenance Manager position in Northamptonshire requires a proven leader in maintenance or engineering with a strong electrical and mechanical background, preferably with experience in high-volume manufacturing, particularly in the FMCG or food sector.
- Candidates should have a proactive approach to problem-solving, a track record of delivering maintenance improvements, and understanding of regulatory requirements like DSEAR and ATEX.
- This role blends leadership with hands-on involvement, allowing the manager to shape maintenance strategy and enhance operational efficiency while leading a skilled team.
- The position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including a pension scheme, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for career progression.
- This is a unique opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers while maintaining a practical engineering presence in a high-performance environment.
If you are an existing Engineering Supervisor/Leader/Maintenance Manager or equivalent looking to take the next step in your career, this is a unique opportunity to take charge of a busy manufacturing site's maintenance operations while staying involved in the practical side of engineering.
This role blends leadership with hands-on involvement, offering the chance to shape maintenance strategy, lead a skilled team, and directly influence plant reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direction and leadership to a multi-disciplined engineering team, fostering a culture of high performance, safety, and continuous improvement.
* Oversee and enhance maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and optimum production performance.
* Take a hands-on approach to maintenance planning, problem-solving, and technical challenge resolution.
* Manage maintenance budgets and resources to deliver operational excellence.
* Ensure timely diagnosis and resolution of breakdowns to minimise production impact.
* Collaborate with suppliers and partners to secure essential parts and services efficiently.
* Champion safe working practices and compliance across the engineering department.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven leadership experience in a maintenance or engineering environment.
* Strong electrical engineering expertise with mechanical competence.
* Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally within the FMCG or food sector.
* A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving and team leadership.
* A track record of delivering maintenance improvements and reliability projects.
* Understanding of regulatory requirements such as DSEAR and ATEX.
What's in it for you:
* A senior role offering real influence over strategy and operations.
* A chance to maintain a practical engineering presence while leading a team.
* Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
* Supportive working environment with a focus on development and innovation.
Benefits include:
* Company events and social activities
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Employee referral programme
* Sick pay
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership position where they can both strategise and get hands-on with the day-to-day running of a high-performance site.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where decisions are based on ability and merit.
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