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. Wagstaff Recruitment – Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities.