Job Description:

Henderson Brown are pleased to be supporting an FMCG manufacturer in Cornwall with the recruitment of a Maintenance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take the lead on maintenance operations, manage a skilled team and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maximising equipment reliability, minimising downtime and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. A relocation package is available for the successful candidate.

Maintenance Manager

Salary - up to £75,000
Location - Cornwall

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, leading and developing the team to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
• Champion health, safety, food safety and environmental standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies and audit requirements.
• Review maintenance performance and implement preventative maintenance strategies and root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability.
• Manage engineering expenditure, oversee budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver cost savings.
• Coordinate capital investment and continuous improvement projects, ensuring successful delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors, supporting operational continuity and deputising for the Engineering Manager when required.

Requirements:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with NEBOSH or IOSH certification essential.
• A formal management qualification is essential; project management, CDM training and Six Sigma qualifications are advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience managing engineering teams within manufacturing, with a strong understanding of maintenance and asset reliability.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, food safety systems, environmental standards and statutory engineering compliance.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, interpreting performance data and delivering engineering or capital improvement projects.
• A confident and collaborative leader with strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, able to prioritise effectively under pressure.

A relocation package is available, alongside a competitive benefits package including a company pension, health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, annual pay reviews, profit-related pay, extended leave opportunities, free parking and career development.

Should this be of interest, please apply or contact Duke at Henderson Brown for a confidential discussion.