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Maintenance Manager

Job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listing for: Graphic Packaging International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, food service, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across our North East manufacturing sites. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and at maximum performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business

What You'll Do
  • Lead and manage maintenance activities across production and facility operations.
  • Drive machine reliability and reduce downtime through preventive and continuous improvement programs.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, BRC, and ISO standards.
  • Monitor and report maintenance KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers.
  • Support capital and operational improvement projects.
  • Develop and coach maintenance team members to build technical capability and engagement.
  • Manage facilities maintenance requirements to ensure efficient site operations.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high housekeeping standards.
What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications & Experience
  • HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for maintenance operations.
  • Strong knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM programs.
  • Understanding of electrical regulations (17th or 18th Edition preferred).
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Full, clean driving license.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
  • Printing, packaging, carton manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
  • Experience with Heidelberg, Komori, Bobst, Jagenberg, or similar production equipment.
  • Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing machinery and automation systems.
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