Maintenance Manager Overview An established and highly regarded automotive manufacturing business in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all site maintenance and facilities activities.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for equipment reliability, preventative maintenance strategy and team development.
This role would suit a proven Maintenance Manager who enjoys driving standards, improving performance, and building high-performing maintenance teams within a regulated manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities Lead and manage all maintenance and facilities activities across the site Develop, implement, and continuously improve a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme Prioritise maintenance activities in line with production requirements and operational KPIs Manage spare parts and critical inventory to support uptime and cost control Coordinate and manage external contractors, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with agreed contracts Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance, reliability, and plant uptime Own maintenance KPIs, reporting, and performance tracking against targets Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental standards, and quality systems (e.g.
IATF 16949 / ISO 14001) Oversee technical documentation and software backups for plant, equipment, PLCs, and robotic systems Promote a culture of multi-skilling, cross-training, and technical capability development within the maintenance function Criteria Third-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior maintenance leadership role within manufacturing Strong people management and team development capability Solid understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance systems Experience within automotive manufacturing or high-volume production environments is advantageous Technically strong with the ability to engage across mechanical, electrical, automation, and controls disciplines Results-driven with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Reward Competitive salary - negotiable depending on experience Performance-related bonus Pension package Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Long-term career opportunity with a stable and forward-thinking manufacturer At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services.
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