Morgan Ryder
Engineering And Maintenance Manager
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Maintenance Lead
Competitive salary & package: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pension
Are you an experienced Maintenance Lead/Manager looking to make a real impact within a world-class manufacturing environment? Due to a recent promotion, we are currently recruiting for a successful global manufacturer at their state-of-the-art facility in Liverpool.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business who continue to invest heavily in its people, facilities, technology and future growth, while offering the stability and culture of a market-leading organisation.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the site's maintenance function, driving equipment reliability, engineering performance, compliance and continuous improvement across a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility. This is a visible leadership role with significant influence across operations, engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, offering genuine scope to shape maintenance strategy and develop a high-performing team.
The Opportunity
As Maintenance Lead, you will take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance activities, engineering resource planning, contractor management, stores control and maintenance systems. You will play a key role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and supporting a culture of operational excellence.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and develop the site's maintenance team
- Manage preventative maintenance program and CMMS
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability and asset performance
- Manage engineering contractors and external resources
- Support continuous improvement and RCA activities
- Maintain engineering compliance, safety standards and statutory inspections
- Collaborating closely with Production, Operations and Engineering stakeholders to support business objectives.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and engaging engineering leader who combines strong technical capability with excellent people management skills.
Key skills & experience:
- Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
- Experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing, process or industrial environment; chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, FMCG, process manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, asset management and reliability principles
- Experience working with a CMMS
- A background in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
- Strong leadership skills along with the ability to coach, develop and motivate teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
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Why Join?
- Competitive salary
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell additional days
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan options
- Dental and travel insurance options
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Green car scheme and free EV charging
- Excellent pension contribution with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.
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If you are a maintenance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving reliability improvements and delivering engineering excellence within a modern manufacturing environment, apply now!
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