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Location: Cheshire, UK
Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 DOE
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in Cheshire, looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. This specialist site focuses on fabric care and construction material products for major global brands, and they are seeking a results-driven professional to take ownership of their maintenance strategy, driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across operations.
About the Role:
As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the sites maintenance program, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and efficiency. This includes implementing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies, managing a team of multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the sites assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Maintenance Team, ensuring high standards of performance and technical competency.
- Implement proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to optimise cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
- Utilise CMMS and data analytics to track maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
- Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong IT skills, with experience in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
- Competitive salary (£45,000 - £56,000 DOE) and benefits package.
- A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.
- Work with a leading global organisation, offering strong growth and career development opportunities.
- Join a key production site in Cheshire, supporting industry-leading brands.
If you are passionate about engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you!
