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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