Site Maintenance Manager

Reference: Rptherham 1_1781693561

Site Maintenance Manager

Panama Shift - 12hr Days + Nights

Salary: £56,560

Location: Rotherham

Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager looking for a senior, hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced warehouse environment? We are seeking a Site Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, ensure asset reliability, and drive a strong health & safety culture across the site.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for coordinating maintenance activity, managing risk, and ensuring the warehouse operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

About the Role

As Site Maintenance Manager, you will be a vital member of the maintenance leadership team. You will take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, oversee day-to-day team activities, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and operational teams to prioritise workload, resolve technical issues, and continuously improve site performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Agree performance standards, working procedures, and Safe Systems of Work with the Engineering Manager
  • Plan, prioritise, and coordinate reactive repairs, breakdowns, and planned preventative maintenance
  • Manage daily and weekly maintenance team activities
  • Escalate complex equipment faults and failures where required
  • Carry out sprinkler system inspections and operational checks
  • Maintain material handling equipment and oversee efficient operation of the Building Management System (BMS)
  • Ensure maintenance areas, workshops, and stores are clean, safe, and well-organised
  • Take delivery of maintenance spares and ensure correct storage and stock control
  • Lead health & safety compliance, ensuring hazards are identified, controlled, and communicated
  • Assist with risk assessments, safety inspections, and accident investigations
  • Work closely with Health & Safety Advisors to implement preventative actions
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety documentation
  • Act as a key point of contact for maintenance-related enquiries and issues

Essential skills & Experience Included

  • Apprentice-trained with a recognised craft qualification
  • Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager or senior maintenance role
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse systems and material handling equipment
  • Experience with sprinkler systems and PLC-controlled equipment
  • Proven ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and best practice
  • Experience working in high-pressure, operational environments
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Confident communicator able to engage effectively at all levels

Key Behaviours & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
  • Proactive problem solver who takes ownership
  • Ability to develop self and others
  • Enthusiastic, committed, and resilient under pressure

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Rotherham

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Added 17/06/2026
Reference: Rptherham 1_1781693561

Site Maintenance Manager

Rotherham
Permanent

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