Operations & Maintenance Manager

Operations & Maintenance Manager Up to £55,000 DOE Monday - Friday | Days Avonmouth Are you an experienced Operations & Maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background looking to lead a brand-new facility? Our client, a leading international materials and logistics company, is looking for an Operations & Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of the daily operations and maintenance strategy across a brand-new processing and distribution site.

This is a key leadership position focused on reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and ensuring safe, reliable performance. You'll suit this role if you are an operational leader with strong technical awareness, high H&S standards, and the ability to build effective maintenance plans for heavy bulk-handling systems. Interested? Click Apply today!

The Role
* Leading day-to-day site operations, maintenance schedules, and associated operational teams
* Ensuring bulk material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and transfer systems operate safely
* Managing operational supervisors, maintenance personnel, stores, and external contractors
* Building and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimise downtime
* Monitoring site KPIs, equipment availability, and continuous improvement opportunities
* Overseeing material receipt, transfer, loading, and dispatch activities
* Managing operational/maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts procurement
* Leading operational troubleshooting and managing business continuity The Candidate
* Proven leadership experience in plant, terminal, process, or heavy manufacturing operations
* Strong background in developing maintenance strategies and reducing equipment downtime
* Solid basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, drives, and PLCs)
* Background in Heavy Manufacturing, Bulk Materials Handling, Aggregates, Ports, Utilities, or Process Engineering
* Robust Health & Safety knowledge and proven risk-management experience
* Commercial awareness with experience managing operational and maintenance budgets
* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills What's in it for you?
* Up to £55,000 DOE
* Competitive company benefits package
* Key leadership role establishing operations on a brand-new site
* Monday to Friday day shifts with strong work-life balance Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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