Maintenance Manager

North Yorkshire Permanent Excellent + benefits Ref: 418300

The company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, fast-paced manufacturing business operating at significant scale within the FMCG sector. With substantial investment underway across operations, including automation, capacity expansion, and major capital projects, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase of transformation.

The environment is dynamic and performance-driven, where demand can shift rapidly and engineering plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency, quality, and safety. The business is actively evolving from a reactive approach to a more structured, data-led maintenance strategy—creating a unique opportunity to shape systems, processes, and culture.

You’ll be joining a business that values continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration, with a clear focus on developing high-performing teams and driving operational excellence.

The role

As Maintenance Manager, you will take ownership of the site’s engineering maintenance function, leading teams and driving a step change in reliability, performance, and operational discipline.

This is a highly visible leadership role with a mandate to transform maintenance from reactive “firefighting” to a proactive, preventative, and data-driven model.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading all engineering maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime and efficiency
Developing and embedding robust planned preventative maintenance strategies
Analysing performance data, KPIs, and downtime trends to drive continuous improvement
Building structured planning, scheduling, and reporting processes
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Managing budgets, spare parts, and engineering resources effectively
Leading, coaching, and developing a multi-skilled engineering team
Driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance
Supporting major capital projects, automation initiatives, and operational improvements

Success in the role will be defined by improved asset performance, reduced downtime, stronger team capability, and a visible shift towards a proactive engineering culture

The candidate

We are looking for a strong, hands-on maintenance leader with the ability to deliver both operational results and cultural change within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will bring:

Proven leadership experience within FMCG or high-volume manufacturing
A strong background in maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement
Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and data-led decision making
The ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into tangible action
Demonstrated success in leading and developing engineering teams
Strong working knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and quality standards
Experience managing budgets, resources, and performance metrics

You’ll also be:

A proactive, high-energy leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change
A strong communicator, able to influence at all levels
A structured, process-driven thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
Passionate about developing people, building capability, and creating a high-performing culture

This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader who wants to make a tangible impact in a business undergoing significant transformation.