Maintenance Manager

Job Advert: Maintenance Manager
Location: Cheshire, UK
Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 DOE

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer in Cheshire, looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. This specialist site focuses on fabric care and construction material products for major global brands, and they are seeking a results-driven professional to take ownership of their maintenance strategy, driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across operations.

About the Role:

As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site’s maintenance program, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and efficiency. This includes implementing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies, managing a team of multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the site’s assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Maintenance Team, ensuring high standards of performance and technical competency.
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships to optimise cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
• Utilise CMMS and data analytics to track maintenance performance and identify improvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong IT skills, with experience in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £56,000 DOE) and benefits package.
• A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.
• Work with a leading global organisation, offering strong growth and career development opportunities.
• Join a key production site in Cheshire, supporting industry-leading brands.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence and reliability and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!