Samworth Brothers
Maintenance Manager
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Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Profit related pay
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Onsite gym
- Employee discount scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Long service days holidays
- Paid social events
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
As Maintenance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the maintenance function, leading a team of Multi-Skilled Engineers while ensuring safety, quality, service and cost-control remain at the heart of everything you do. You'll play a key role in developing a positive, proactive engineering culture and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Engineers, supporting performance, engagement and development.
- Deliver a robust preventative maintenance strategy and ensure effective execution of all planned maintenance activities.
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability, plant performance and OEE.
- Manage engineering budgets, labour resources and engineering spend.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, HACCP and BRC requirements.
- Work collaboratively across Operations, Technical, Hygiene and wider business functions to maximise asset availability and production performance.
- Manage contractors and ensure all work is completed safely and to required standards.
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The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:
- Practical engineering management experience within an FMCG environment.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic and tactical awareness with a continuous improvement mindset.
- A proactive approach and openness to change.
- Strong relationship-building and team leadership capabilities.
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!
Based in Manchester, Soreen is a cherished part of the Samworth Brothers family. With over 85 years of baking heritage, we’re the proud makers of the UK’s favourite fruit and malt loaves—enjoyed by more than 1.1 million consumers every week.
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Soreen blends the success of a leading bakery with the warmth of an iconic brand, fuelled by passion, innovation, and a commitment to quality. Behind every slice is a team of outstanding, dedicated professionals who bring our products to life. At Soreen, we’re more than just a bakery—we’re a family. Our collaborative culture and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re an Equal Opportunities employer and proud to make diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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