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With ambitious plans to expand across the next two years, this market-leading chilled and frozen food distribution company is creating a brand-new opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join the team. You'll lead and develop a team of 11 engineers across 7 operational sites-soon to become 9-with travel expected up to twice weekly (a company van is provided for travel to and from sites). Supporting the Head of Engineering, this is a pivotal leadership role that combines hands-on team management with strategic maintenance planning via a computerised system. The role is Monday to Friday, offering a salary of £55,000-£60,000 depending on experience. If you bring engineering leadership experience from a food, FMCG or distribution background-and you're looking for real progression potential. Responsibilities of a Maintenance Manager: Coordinate the Engineers activities and maximise effectiveness of the team. Provide support to Engineers in the completion of their duties. Ensure that all work instructions and procedures are adhered to. Ensure that all Work Orders, PM's issued to the team are completed on time. Manage all completed Work orders on the PM system. Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the equipment and prioritise work as agreed. Coordinate the activities of your teams to meet operational targets. Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and regulations and ensure these are followed to maintain the required standards (e.g. Food Safety, PPE etc.). Efficiently manage and facilitate teams to resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion. Manage the stock of spare parts on all sites. Identify and analyse problems together with teams before crises and determine appropriate action and follow-up. Ensure remedial works to equipment raised by work order or PM's are highlighted to the Head of Engineering Oversee contractors while on site. Ensure compliance of "Permit to Work' system by all employees/contractorsQualifications and skills required for this Maintenance Manager role: NVQ/ HNC or HND Engineering Qualification is a must. Previous experience managing a team of engineers. A background in food manufacturing or automated distribution is essential. Experienced in computerised planned maintenance systems management. Able to forward plan and schedule efficiently (Essential) Able to complete and manage KPI's Sound knowledge relating to legal compliance (Essential) Basic Food Hygiene Basic Health & Safety Data and analytical skills Temperature control, refrigeration knowledge TeamworkBenefits to you as a Maintenance Manager: Annual Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 Monday - Friday 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Life Insurance Salary protection insurance Pension Company van to travel between the sites. Training and development for your career