Engineering Maintenance Manager

Role overview

Role accountabilities

• Develop asset management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyse asset condition, performance, failures, and compliance data.
• Deliver maintenance, refurbishment, replacement, and operational asset interventions.
• Prioritise investment using whole life cost, cost-benefit, and multi-criteria analysis.
• Build capital investment and asset planning business cases.
• Investigate failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain cost plans, forecasts, and value engineering improvements.
• Develop contingency plans for asset or service failures.
• Support supplier selection and monitor supplier performance.
• Review technical performance and maintain engineering documentation.
• Manage maintenance tools and equipment availability.
• Contribute to audits and deputise for the Engineering Manager.

What we are looking for

• Strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, including PLCs, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience driving asset reliability and performance in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Confidence using maintenance and asset management systems to control risk, cost, and performance.
• Ability to analyse data and convert insight into practical actions.
• Problem-solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to coach teams in reliability and condition-based maintenance.
• Strong planning, organisation, communication, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Engineering qualifications and commercial awareness are advantageous.

Workplace and schedule

• The position is site based at Bourne, Lincolnshire.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.

Compensation and benefits

• The role offers a competitive salary and job-related benefits.
• Benefits include matched pension contributions, life insurance, holidays, share save, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.
• The company provides qualifications, on-the-job training, and development opportunities.