Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Maintenance & Facilities Manager (Hands-On Electrical Engineer with Supervisory Skills)

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with proven leadership skills in Maintenance Engineering and Facilities Management. Join our privately owned client, a financially stable organisation, rich in history and committed to fostering a positive workplace culture with long-term employee relationships. One of their core values is ensuring enjoyment at work.

Key Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance after two years of service.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Up to 29 days + bank holidays after 3 years, with additional unpaid leave options.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Up to 8% employer contribution match.
• Convenient Onsite Facilities: Subsidised cafeteria, free coffee/tea, free parking, bike shed, and showers.
• Profit Share Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to qualified counsellors.
• Life Assurance: Up to 4x annual salary coverage based on tenure.

This is a hands-on role, reporting to the Operations Director, where your electrical engineering and management expertise are required to lead a team of 5 engineers. You will work in a modern facility with automated machinery, taking responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the building, plant machinery, and equipment. You will ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the planned preventative maintenance system, along with continued site improvements and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop your team.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Engage daily in resolving technical issues in a high-spec, complex facility.
• Process Improvement: Implement best-in-class engineering and maintenance processes.
• Cost Management: Manage maintenance costs, service contracts, and resource allocation.
• Autonomous Maintenance: Develop an autonomous maintenance department integrated with other business teams.
• Spare Parts Management: Ensure the right spares are always available.
• Supplier Management: Maintain good relationships and accountability with suppliers.
• Project Implementation: Drive and complete improvement projects.

Ideal Candidate Qualities and Experience:

• Electrical, mechanical, and facilities experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Electrical PLC skills.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams with good coaching skills.
• Previous project management experience.
• Professional, hands-on approach with the ability to get involved on the tools.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a drive to achieve.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, plan, and prioritize workload with a practical, flexible, and innovative approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail and efficiency.
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates company values of family, growth, teamwork, integrity, and enjoyment.
• Motivates teams with a positive leadership style.

Interested to learn more?

Contact Louise or Ruth at Wagstaff Recruitment for a confidential discussion and to receive the full job description and employer pack. Or upload your CV to apply.

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