Maintenance Manager

We are currently seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to join the team at our cement plant in Buxton, Derbyshire. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is a key member of the Management Team and is instrumental in shaping the success and strategic direction of the cement plant. The position is responsible for driving continuous improvement in:

Health & Safety:
Ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with all safety regulations.
Environmental Compliance:
Maintaining adherence to environmental laws and sustainability goals.
Plant Reliability:
Enhancing operational efficiency and equipment reliability.

Main responsibilities:

Within the role of Maintenance Manager, you will lead the development and management of monthly and annual maintenance budgets and forecasts, overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and safety. You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimise downtime whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes and asset performance, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Championing a culture of safety and environmental excellence, aligned with company and plant objectives
Promoting adherence to the
16 Life Saving Rulesand drive the achievement of aZero Harm workplace
Leading by example to embed sustainable Health & Safety practices across all operations

Planning, Monitoring & Reporting

Driving improvements in plant availability, performance, and cost efficiency through the implementation of Tarmac maintenance best practices
Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistency, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate learning
Leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA),Pareto analysis, and Defect Elimination initiatives to address operational losses
Managing and optimising the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support proactive maintenance strategies
Collaborating with the Purchasing Manager to oversee engineering working capital and critical spare parts inventory
Planning and executing plant shutdowns from inception to completion, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency
Acting as achange leader, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery of maintenance objectives while coaching teams through transitions

Leadership & Team Development

Fostering a high-performing, collaborative maintenance team culture
Managing recruitment, retention, and succession planning to build a resilient and skilled workforce
Providing coaching and mentoring to support the professional development of direct reports

The plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This role requires a high degree of flexibility to ensure the continuous and effective operation of the facility, which may include working night shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays, as well as being available on-call when necessary.

The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Manager will have an Engineering degree or equivalent plus NEBOSH accreditation, alongside proven experience within the industrial or operational areas of cement manufacturing.

You will also have experience of the following;

Preparing forecasts and maintenance budgets (monthly and annually)
Coordinating and managing the efficiencies of all aspects of maintenance on the plant
Management certification - HNC/HND/ILM/CMI
Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis techniques
Heavy engineering experience at a senior level
Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process
Involvement in Continuous Improvement techniques
An appreciation of the other engineering disciplines in parallel with their core competence i.e. someone with mechanical core competence would need appreciation of E&PC
Project management experience

The role is based in Buxton, Derbyshire. The site is easily accessible from Macclesfield, Sheffield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington and the surrounding areas.

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