Head of Maintenance and Facilities

Head of Maintenance & Facilities Management (Dual-Site Manufacturing)

Location: North Wales - both sites within 15 miles

Salary: £75,000 - £105,000 DOE + Car + Bonus + Benefits

My client, a privately owned manufacturer of plastic and composite components for global brands in automotive, aerospace, medical, and related sectors, is hiring a proactive Head of Maintenance & Facilities Management to lead two manufacturing sites, improve efficiency, and drive strategic, long-term improvements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead two maintenance teams and a facilities team, driving a high-performance culture
• Develop maintenance standards using KPIs, predictive technologies, and best practices.
• Harmonise processes across both sites to improve efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Implement and manage CMMS systems and explore automation
• Manage £650k+ annual maintenance budget, identifying cost savings and CAPEX.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC to streamline operations and reduce downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and PUWER standards while promoting safety culture.

Experience and skillset - Head of Maintenance & Facilities

• Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record in multi-site operations, CMMS, and lean methodologies.
• Strong financial, communication, and team development skills.

All successful Head of Maintenance & Facilities candidates will be contacted within 2 days of application