Maintenance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Aston Clinton site. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for site maintenance, machinery reliability, safety, and the successful delivery of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.

You will lead a multiskilled maintenance team, uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, and support Kingspan's continued growth through innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

At Kingspan Water & Energy, part of the global Kingspan Group PLC, we are committed to driving change in the design and manufacture of sustainable solutions for water and energy storage. We provide industry‑leading products for water management, storage, and telematics systems for high‑performance buildings and infrastructure.

• Carry out and oversee routine, planned, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, calibrations, and spare parts usage.

• Manage, coach, and develop the site maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance procedures and safety standards are consistently followed.
• Deliver training on maintenance processes, safety systems, and equipment use.

• Develop and manage the site CAPEX plan, ensuring best value, delivery, and fit for Kingspan.
• Lead machinery installation, commissioning, and refurbishment projects.
• Manage external contractors and specialist trades.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and automation opportunities.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections (LOTO, guarding, permits‑to‑work).
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment meets regulatory and internal quality requirements.

• Manage critical spare parts and inventory levels.
• Support preparation and control of the annual maintenance budget.
• Monitor costs related to parts, contractors, and utilities.

• Maintain and optimise energy systems such as compressed air and solar.
• Support green initiatives by reducing energy use, waste, and environmental impact.

• Electrical qualification.
• Time‑served engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, automation, and energy efficient technologies.
• Experience using root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong problem solving ability and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Degree in science or engineering.
• Experience with safety systems (LOTO, permittowork, etc.).
• Experience with predictive maintenance and energy efficiency initiatives.

• Purpose Led Work:
  Help shape the future of sustainable building solutions
• Career Development:
  Learning and career opportunities across 80+ countries
• Support & Mentorship:
  Work alongside experienced, collaborative teams
• Inclusive Culture:
  Respectful, values driven, and diverse workplace
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Discounted gym membership, eye care, and virtual health services
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Competitive pension, and life assurance up to four times salary
• Additional Benefits:
  Cycle to Work scheme, employee discounts, referral bonuses, and more

Kingspan is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.