Maintenance Manager

Overview

Posted Thursday 29 January 2026 at 06:00

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

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It s Better with Bakelite:
Our Commitment Back to You

• You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
• We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
• Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
• Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
• We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Maintenance Manager:
The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

Enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency by implementing robust preventative maintenance schedules and continuous improvement initiatives, the Maintenance Manager will significantly reduce equipment downtime, ensuring maximum plant availability and cost efficiency across the Cowie site.

Strengthen compliance and safety culture through strict adherence to statutory regulations (COSHH, COMAH, PPC) and company health and safety standards, the role will safeguard operational integrity, minimise risk, and reinforce a strong EH&S culture, protecting both employees and the organisation.

Optimise resource and budget management through effective control of maintenance budgets and strategic allocation of resources will enable the organisation to achieve annual financial targets while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.

Drive technical Innovation and continuous Improvement by leading technical projects and introduce innovative engineering solutions, contributing to process optimisation and positioning the site as a benchmark for best-in-class maintenance practices.

Improve cross-functional collaboration and customer satisfaction by liaising with Production and Planning teams to align maintenance activities with operational priorities, the role ensures minimal disruption to supply chains, supporting customer satisfaction and overall business continuity.

Life in Cowie: In this role, you ll be located in a dynamic industrial location nestled in the heart of Scotland.

As part of the FPD EU team, you’ll work on-site at a key Bakelite facility driving sustainability and safety in a setting that values local collaboration and global impact. You’ll be part of a dedicated team in a close-knit community, with access to beautiful Scottish landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

Lead the site’s maintenance strategy (preventive, predictive, corrective) aligned with COMAH requirements and asset criticality.

Ensure reliability and integrity of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, including high‑hazard equipment.

Drive RCM, FMEA, defect elimination and continuous improvement to minimise unplanned downtime.

Oversee spare parts strategy, obsolescence management, and CMMS performance (planning, scheduling, backlog, KPI reporting).

Manage Mechanical Integrity programmes including inspections, NDT and testing of safety‑critical devices.

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