Job Description:

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Salary: £60,000
Shift: Monday – Friday Days (8:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility required)

Job Role of the Maintenance Manager

A brand-new opportunity has become available for a driven and ambitious Maintenance Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in Lancashire. This role has been created as part of a new leadership structure, offering the successful candidate the chance to become a key figure within the engineering department and work closely alongside the Engineering Manager to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader who thrives in challenging environments and enjoys building high-performing maintenance teams within a demanding FMCG manufacturing operation.

You will be responsible for leading all planned and reactive maintenance activities across production and packaging operations, ensuring maximum machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of health & safety and food compliance.

Sector – FMCG  

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Manager

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Team Leader, or Senior Engineering role

• Experience working within FMCG or food manufacturing environments

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Manager

Experience working with:

• Industrial mixers and dough handling equipment

• Tunnel ovens and baking systems

• Automated production and packaging machinery

• Flow wrappers and tray sealers

• PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Refrigeration and cooling systems

The Maintenance Manager will benefit from:

• Joining a well-established and recognised food manufacturing business

• Brand-new leadership role with real influence on site performance

• Opportunity to work closely with senior engineering leadership

• Pension scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

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