Job Title

Are you an experienced Engineering Leader from a food, FMCG, or automated distribution background?Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Ready to step into a high-impact, multi-site role with genuine scope for progression?This is your opportunity to join a market-leading chilled and frozen food distribution business with ambitious expansion plans. As part of a growing engineering function, the company is creating a brand-new Maintenance Manager position to support its next phase of growthgoing from 7 to 9 operational sites within the next two years.The Role:Reporting to the Head of Engineering, youll take ownership of the day-to-day leadership of a team of 11 Engineers, spread across multiple sites.This role blends hands-on support with strategic oversight and proactive maintenance planning through a modern CMMS system.Youll typically visit up to two sites per week (travel supported with a company van), helping drive consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.Key Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate engineering activities across all sites to meet performance and compliance targetsDevelop and support Engineers, ensuring tasks and maintenance schedules are completed efficiently and on timeUse CMMS to plan, monitor, and manage preventative and reactive maintenance tasksOversee the spare parts inventory across sites, ensuring availability and cost efficiencyWork cross-functionally with Operations and Compliance teams to support production and site uptimeEnsure contractor management, permits to work, and H&S standards are followed at all timesProvide insight and reporting through KPI tracking and data analysis to identify improvement opportunitiesAct as a key contact for site engineering matters, highlighting issues and collaborating on solutionsWhat Were Looking For:NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Engineering or equivalentProven experience leading engineering teams, ideally across multiple sitesBackground in food production, FMCG, or automated warehousing/distribution is essentialStrong knowledge of CMMS/planned maintenance systemsConfident with H&S, food safety, and legal compliance standardsSkilled in forward planning, KPI reporting, and team developmentRefrigeration and temperature control knowledge is a distinct advantageWhat Youll Get:55,000 60,000 annual salary (depending on experience)Monday to Friday working pattern25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany van provided for site travelLife insurance & salary protection insurancePension schemeOngoing training and development opportunities to support your career growthIf youre an ambitious Maintenance Manager looking for a role with variety, leadership responsibility, and the chance to shape maintenance standards across multiple growing siteswed love to hear from you.Apply now to take the next step in your engineering leadership journey.