Plant Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Plant Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Lincoln
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contract: Permanent

Drive Maintenance Excellence in a High-Precision Manufacturing Environment

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for operational reliability and safety? Join a specialist manufacturing business in Lincoln as Plant Maintenance Manager, where your expertise will directly impact production performance and site safety.

As a key member of the leadership team, you'll take ownership of all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, lead a team and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement robust Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Maintain and improve site infrastructure, including buildings, utilities, and production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and other safety regulations.
• Manage the Permit to Work system and supervise contractors on high-risk tasks.
• Lead a small team of maintenance and workshop professionals.
• Oversee the engineering workshop, producing jigs, tools, and fixtures.
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and support root cause analysis.
• Act as a keyholder with occasional out-of-hours responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background.
• Skilled in PPM planning, risk assessments, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with TPM and SMED methodologies.
• HNC/HND in Engineering and a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.
• Early finish on Fridays, enjoy a better work-life balance.
• A leadership role in a high-precision, safety-focused manufacturing environment.
• The opportunity to shape maintenance strategy and make a real impact.

Apply now to take the lead in a role where your expertise matters.

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