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.

What's in it for you as Engineering Maintenance Manager:

• £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

Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Maintenance Manager:

• 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

Key Requirements to Apply for the Engineering Maintenance Manager Vacancy:

• 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

Candidate Background for the Engineering Maintenance Manager Vacancy
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.

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