Maintenance Manager

Career Area

Manufacturing

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Maintenance Manager

£55,500 - £68,000 depending on experience

Stockton-Upon-Tees

Full time & permanent

As Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the maintenance function across all shifts at our Stockton facility, a world-class steel fabrication site supporting our Leicester assembly plant. You’ll be responsible for general and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, and critical systems, managing a team of hourly maintenance and utilities personnel including two Team Leaders. This role also carries accountability for an annual expense budget of approximately £2 million.

• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance across the site, ensuring adherence to legislation and driving a proactive safety culture through audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency. Ensure alignment with ISO standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead the coordination of mechanical and electrical contractors under permit control. Oversee tender evaluations, capital investments, and shutdown activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Own departmental budget planning and cost control, including managing a £2m annual budget and scheduling resources effectively to meet operational needs.

• Provide leadership and development for hourly personnel across shifts, including Team Leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support equipment installations, relocations, and environmental/energy improvement projects that enhance long‑term site performance.

• Manufacturing Safety:
  Expert in manufacturing safety, with a proven track record of leading inspections, developing emergency response procedures, and ensuring full compliance with HSE regulations. Promotes a strong safety culture and proactively identifies and resolves risks.

• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:
  Applies and supports manufacturing standards within their area, contributes to procedure development, and provides feedback for improvement. Understands the rationale behind policies and escalates exceptions appropriately.

• Planning and Organizing:
  Effectively plans and structures tasks and resources, monitors progress, and adapts plans to meet objectives. Identifies potential scheduling issues and manages priorities in a methodical way.

• Performance Management:
  Supports performance development through regular feedback, goal setting, and recognition. Observes and documents performance, contributing to formal reviews and improvement initiatives.

• Analytical Thinking:
  Uses structured tools and approaches to analyse problems, compare solutions, and identify key influencing factors. Applies logical reasoning to data to support sound decision‑making.

• NEBOSH Qualified:
  Demonstrates a solid foundation in health and safety, with the ability to apply best practice across manufacturing environments.

• CMMS Expertise:
  Hands‑on experience in using and managing Computerised Maintenance Management Systems to support efficient maintenance planning and execution.

• Lean & Six Sigma Knowledge:
  Working understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, contributing to process optimisation and operational excellence.

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s…