Maintenance Manager

Job Details

Days Only (Mon‑Fri)

Competitive Salary

3‑6 month contract

Wrexham

• Lead the site maintenance function, providing hands‑on and strategic leadership to maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Develop and implement a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and predictive maintenance strategy across all process areas.
• Own and manage maintenance KPIs (uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE support).
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture, reducing reactive breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.

• Maintain and support equipment across the full manufacturing lifecycle, including but not limited to:
• Wax Assembly & Injection Equipment
• Shell/Coating Lines and Drying Systems
• Shot blast, grinding, and finishing machinery
• CNC machining centres and ancillary equipment
• Compressed air, gas systems, extraction, and site utilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with H&S legislation, PUWER, LOLER, and site safety procedures.
• Actively support permit‑to‑work, isolation, and LOTO processes.
• Ensure maintenance practices align with aerospace and quality standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
• Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives relating to equipment safety and reliability.

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi‑skilled maintenance team.
• Support training, skills development, and succession planning.
• Manage contractor activity safely and effectively.
• Support shift cover, call‑out arrangements, and planned shutdowns.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment capability.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities for automation, refurbishment, and asset life extension.
• Support CAPEX projects, new equipment installation, commissioning, and handover.

• Ensure that you always adhere to safe working practices and wider Company Health and Safety policies.
• Report any hazards, near misses or accidents immediately to the appropriate person in accordance with Company procedures.

• Hands‑on, pragmatic leader who can operate on the shopfloor.
• Strong safety‑first mindset.
• Organised, structured, and data‑driven.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3+ in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable but not essential).
• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent – desirable).
• Proven experience in a Maintenance Lead / Manager or Senior Maintenance Engineer role.
• Strong background in heavy manufacturing, foundry, machining, or aerospace environments.
• Experience supporting thermal processes, furnaces, and industrial plant.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering knowledge (ideally multi‑skilled).
• Demonstrable experience implementing and managing PPM systems.
• Comfortable working in high‑temperature, safety‑critical environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• CNC machinery maintenance exposure.
• Experience improving OEE and reliability metrics.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / aerospace manufacturing requirements.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or group‑level operations.

Please send your CV via the "Apply now" option on the website.

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

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