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Job Description - Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Mechanical Bias

  • Annual Salary: £52,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Overtime
  • Location: Brighton, East Sussex
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join a leading manufacturer on the South Coast as a Maintenance Manager, where you will lead the engineering team and drive reliability across a busy production facility. This key role offers full autonomy to implement improvements, mentor the team, and shape the site’s maintenance culture.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead a small team of maintenance engineers (mechanical and multiskilled).
  • Ensure the delivery of PPM schedules and quick turnaround on reactive breakdowns.
  • Conduct hands-on fault finding and repairs on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce downtime through effective root cause analysis.
  • Manage parts ordering, contractor liaison, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Deliver toolbox talks, provide training, and offer mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Time-served Multiskilled Engineer with strong industrial experience.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, food, or packaging environment.
  • Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical systems; some electrical knowledge is preferred.
  • Organised, calm under pressure, and committed to maintaining efficient machine operations.
  • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
  • Regular bonus scheme and overtime opportunities.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule with early finish on Fridays.
  • Secure, permanent role with a respected local employer.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, uniform, and on-site parking.
  • Autonomy and opportunity to significantly impact the engineering department.

To apply for this Maintenance Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Interviews are being arranged this week.

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