Engineering Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance Manager to join a market-leading manufacturing organisation at its Walsall manufacturing facility. The site has undergone significant multi-million-pound capital investment, introducing modern manufacturing technology, automated production equipment and enhanced engineering capabilities.

The position offers genuine autonomy, substantial investment in engineering infrastructure and excellent long-term career development opportunities within a well-established manufacturing group.

• £70,000 basic salary, rising to £75,000 after 6 months
• Double-digit annual company bonus
• Double-digit company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing with service
• Extensive training, professional development and career progression opportunities
• On-site electrical car charging
• Opportunity to manage engineering operations at a site benefiting from major capital investment
• Autonomy to shape maintenance strategies, improve reliability and develop engineering performance
• Long-term career prospects within a market-leading manufacturing organisation

• Lead, develop and manage the site engineering and maintenance teams
• Take ownership of engineering performance, maintenance strategy and plant reliability
• Develop and implement structured preventative and planned maintenance programmes
• Drive improvements in equipment availability, OEE and production efficiency
• Establish a proactive maintenance culture, reducing reactive maintenance and unplanned downtime
• Optimise the use of CMMS systems to improve maintenance planning, reporting and asset management
• Implement TPM, continuous improvement and reliability-centred maintenance methodologies
• Manage engineering budgets, maintenance expenditure and external contractors
• Support ongoing capital investment projects, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities
• Ensure engineering compliance, statutory inspections and the highest standards of health and safety
• Work closely with production and operational management to deliver continuous improvements in site performance

• A recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
• Proven experience managing engineering and maintenance teams within a manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge of automated production equipment and industrial maintenance
• Demonstrable experience improving plant reliability, reducing downtime and implementing proactive maintenance strategies
• Good understanding of TPM, preventative maintenance and asset care methodologies
• Experience working with CMMS systems and structured maintenance planning
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate and manage engineering teams
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and engineering expenditure
• A strong commitment to health, safety and engineering compliance
• Experience supporting capital investment, equipment installation or commissioning projects would be advantageous

Candidates should demonstrate strong engineering leadership, a proactive approach to maintenance management and a proven track record of improving plant reliability and operational performance.
With a highly competitive remuneration package, significant investment in the manufacturing facility and excellent opportunities for professional development, this represents an outstanding opportunity to progress your engineering management career.