Maintenance Manager

Reference: 178551_1781505911

Maintenance Manager

Location:Southall, England, United Kingdom
Salary: Up to £71,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Maintenance Manager to support the Engineering Manager in leading the site's engineering function and developing a high-performing team.

This role is key to transforming the site from a reactive "repair culture" to a proactive continuous improvement environment, improving equipment reliability, operational performance, and overall efficiency.

You will lead from the front, embedding best practices, strengthening technical capability, and ensuring full compliance across all engineering activities.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operations

  • Lead planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise plant efficiency and reduce downtime
  • Ensure rapid and effective resolution of breakdowns impacting production
  • Drive improvements in equipment performance using continuous improvement techniques
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Maintain site infrastructure, utilities, and plant rooms to required standards

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety, legal, and environmental standards
  • Promote a strong site safety culture, including safe systems of work and machine guarding
  • Maintain audit readiness with high standards of hygiene, compliance, and documentation
  • Manage contractors and ensure adherence to company policies
  • Maintain accurate SOPs, risk assessments, and statutory inspection records

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive the shift towards proactive maintenance strategies
  • Apply lean principles to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity
  • Monitor engineering KPIs and utilities, identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Ensure effective spare parts management to support operations

Leadership & People Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers to build capability and engagement
  • Set clear expectations and manage performance effectively
  • Promote strong communication across shifts through regular team engagement
  • Support training, development, and succession planning
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
  • Manage attendance, holidays, and working hours in line with business needs
  • Ensure full compliance with training requirements
  • Recognise and reward positive performance and behaviours

About You

Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role
  • Strong background within manufacturing or food production environments
  • Solid understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
  • Experience managing both planned and reactive maintenance
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and cultural change

Qualifications

  • HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
  • NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) highly desirable

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to drive real change across a key operational site
  • Develop and lead a high-performing engineering team
  • Work within a forward-thinking, improvement-focused environment


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£63,000.00 - £71,000.00
Per annum
GBP63000 - GBP71000 per annum

Greater London

Permanent

Added 15/06/2026
Reference: 178551_1781505911

Maintenance Manager

Greater London
Permanent

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