**Maintenance Team Manager – At CHEP (South Ockendon, RM15)

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates, and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely, and with less environmental impact.

About the Role

You’ll join an international team where ambition drives results—in more than 60 countries and with a hybrid work strategy designed to support flexibility and balance. Gain exposure to global operations, foster sustainability, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

** 틔 Rebecca Lloyd (People Leader, Engineering – South Ockendon) toll-free uk@chep, +44 (0)203 2999260 posisi terpecat yang berkaitan dengan pemerintahan luar negeri oleh CHEP. Kami tidak menerima melalui eksternal/career tue Bolevaugh Anglia Studios, 201117 Green Privy Lane, London, SW1H 9NA, Inggris

Key Responsibilities

As Maintenance Team Manager, you will oversee the technical operations at our South Ockendon Service Centre to ensure fast-paced, automated production environments remain safe, reliable, and efficient.

• Develop and manage a robust preventive maintenance program, minimising downtime and improving productivity.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations, enforcing corporate Zero Harm policies through regular building and equipment inspections.
• Implement reliability-focused strategies (e.g., TPM, CMMS) and lead continuous improvement initiatives for data-driven performance gains.
• Procure, budget, and manage spare parts and consumables, optimising inventory for maintenance needs.
• Own capital expenditure projects, ensuring equipment upgrades/new installations meet delivery timelines and budgets.
• Monitor and optimise utility usage (electricity, gas, water) to reduce operational costs.
• Oversee maintenance compliance audits, equipment testing, and asset management processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team of eight technicians, aligning them with organisational goals.
• Conduct risk assessments, maintain legal compliance, and manage contractors effectively.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the site.