Maintenance Manager (250K) at Sheer Logic

About the Role

• Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising equipment performance, minimising downtime, managing maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, and statutory requirements.
• The role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop maintenance teams, and ensure the effective implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning and Equipment Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability and minimise maintenance costs.
• Lead root cause analysis of equipment failures and performance losses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and procurement requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation to support planning, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
• Support and develop autonomous maintenance teams to enhance equipment ownership and operational efficiency.

Project Planning and Implementation

• Identify capital expenditure (CAPEX) and major repair and maintenance projects in collaboration with plant leadership and other departments.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects to ensure delivery within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings for equipment installations, fabrication, and modification projects.
• Monitor the availability of critical machine spares and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend appropriate maintenance, replacement, or modification strategies.

Compliance, Inspections and Statutory Requirements

• Ensure timely completion of statutory inspections for machinery, boilers, fire safety equipment, lifting equipment, and other relevant plant utilities.
• Ensure maintenance activities and engineering projects comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and maintenance services to maintain operational compliance.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensure maintenance processes comply with applicable Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements, including ISO 22000:2018 where applicable.
• Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance-related food safety and biosecurity issues are addressed promptly.
• Support food safety audits and ensure timely closure of maintenance-related findings.

Safety, Health and Environment

• Promote a safe working environment for maintenance employees, contractors, and other plant personnel.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective and preventive measures are implemented.
• Identify and eliminate workplace hazards and unsafe practices within maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental requirements during maintenance and project activities.
• Drive timely closure of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) audit findings.

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, productivity, and maintenance efficiency.
• Promote employee participation in idea generation, innovation, and implementation of improvement projects.
• Implement effective daily work management and standard work practices within the maintenance function.
• Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and operating costs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership and Employee Development

• Lead departmental performance reviews and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to maintenance team members.
• Conduct training needs assessments and coordinate relevant technical and professional development programmes.
• Build team capability to improve technical competence, accountability, and overall departmental performance.
• Ensure maintenance personnel have a clear understanding of operational standards, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in plant maintenance, engineering operations, or equipment reliability within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing engineering projects, maintenance budgets, and capital expenditure.
• Knowledge of statutory inspections, workplace safety, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO 22000 requirements will be an advantage.
• Experience leading technical teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.