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