Maintenance Manager

Overview

Maintenance Manager Had Fab is growing fast, delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. To support this expansion, we're looking for a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Manager to keep our plant, machinery and workshops operating at their best. If you're someone who enjoys improving processes, leading a team, and keeping a busy manufacturing site running smoothly, this could be the role for you.

Had-Fab is a market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke steel structures used across power, rail and construction sectors. We're proud to support the UK's 2030 net-zero ambitions, delivering engineering excellence, innovation and outstanding quality across all projects.

As Maintenance Manager, you'll own the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of all mechanical, electrical and facility maintenance across our Tranent site. You’ll lead a small maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance programmes, support installations and repairs, and help drive the reliability and performance of our equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends reactive troubleshooting with structured planning, giving you real influence over uptime, safety and efficiency across the yard.

• Planned Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Care
• Develop and deliver a robust PPM schedule to maximise plant availability
• Manage and improve the SharePoint plant list to build a site-wide PPM system
• Carry out electrical inspections and testing
• Install new plant and support commissioning activities
• Lead forklift, CNC, LEV and tool servicing, repairs and maintenance

• Respond quickly to breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Diagnose faults using strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic knowledge
• Prioritise and resolve defects reported through weekly inspections

• Conduct weekly fire alarm point testing and monthly emergency lighting checks
• Maintain accurate maintenance certificates, service records and reports
• Coordinate insurance and statutory inspections
• Ensure all work aligns with HSE requirements and company policies
• Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices

• Source, manage and negotiate with third-party suppliers
• Oversee external contractors on specialist repairs and installations
• Ensure competitive rates, quality work and safe delivery

• Lead, coach and support the maintenance team
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Supervisors and QHSE teams

• Maintain clean, safe and efficient engineering workshops using 5S principles

You're a technically strong maintenance professional with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and keeping equipment running reliably.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and automated systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PPM planning and maintenance systems
• Good IT skills for diagnostics, record keeping and system updates
• A proactive, safety-first mindset
• Ability to lead and develop a small team
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities

• Shape the future of maintenance across a growing manufacturing site
• Work with a supportive, forward-thinking operations team
• Make a real impact by improving reliability, performance and safety

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events

Ready to take ownership of a busy, growing site and shape the future of Had Fab's maintenance? Apply today!