W Talent
Maintenance Manager
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W Talent are proud to be exclusively partnering with a fast-paced manufacturing business based in South Sheffield (Near Chesterfield) who are looking to hire a new, Maintenance Manager to join the team. This is a pivotal and exciting new position within the business, offering quick progression into Engineering Management. Initially, you will be responsible for managing a team of four Maintenance Engineers, with the role growing and developing as the business continues to expand.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career, or a ready-made Maintenance Manager who is looking to join a business where you can make a real impact. The business is open to candidates from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds, including FMCG, Plastics, Food & Beverage, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, and General Manufacturing. Whether you have worked in a high-volume production environment or a complex engineering facility, your experience will be considered.
The Role - Maintenance Manager
Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the maintenance function, ensuring machinery, equipment, and production facilities remain operational within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on when required, supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities and driving improvements across the site.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supporting, and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers.
- Planning and coordinating planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
- Managing reactive maintenance issues to minimize production downtime.
- Supporting fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems.
- Working closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.
- Ensuring health & safety standards and engineering procedures are maintained.
- Supporting engineering projects, installations, and machinery upgrades.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, or Engineering Team Leader position.
- A strong background within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working within industries such as FMCG, Food, Beverage, Plastics, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, or similar.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience managing or mentoring engineers.
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
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What's on Offer
The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, working Monday to Friday on a days-based position located in South Sheffield, near Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business that offers excellent career progression, development opportunities, and a varied role with genuine responsibility and ownership.
If you're considering your next move, or would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact W Talent today. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization with a strong reputation located.
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