Maintenance Manager

Job Title:
Maintenance Manager

Job Location:
Basildon

Salary:
£80-85,000

Shifts:
Standard hours are 6:45-15:45
Note: Maintenance teams work 2 shifts from (Apply online only) and (Apply online only) - some flexibility will be required to attend issues on the different shifts as needed (on call).

Benefits:
Free Onsite Gym
Company Car
Life Assurance
Subsidised Canteen
Pension Match up to 10%
25.5 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with service)
Strong Progression

Duration:
Permanent

Client Summary:
Working for CNH Industrial - a major manufacturer of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery. Based out of the Basildon Manufacturing Plant.

Role Summary:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all production and site maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and minimal downtime.

The role has primary accountability for production maintenance and asset performance, with facilities management acting as a supporting responsibility to ensure the wider site infrastructure enables safe and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Management (Primary Focus):
* Lead, plan, and deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across all production equipment.
* Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
* Develop and implement maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
* Ensure effective fault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions are implemented.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and performance data (e.g. downtime, MTTR, MTBF).
* Support production teams in resolving technical issues and improving line performance.

Compliance and Safety:
* Ensure all maintenance activities are compliant with health and safety regulations and company standards.
* Lead safe systems of work for maintenance activities, including risk assessments and permit systems.
* Support statutory inspections and ensure equipment compliance.

Contractor and Supplier Management
* Manage external contractors supporting maintenance and facilities activities.
* Ensure all work is completed safely, to standard, and in line with business expectations.
* Support sourcing of parts, services, and specialist maintenance support.

Budget and Cost Control
* Manage maintenance budgets with a focus on cost-effective delivery and value.
* Monitor spend on parts, services, and repairs, identifying opportunities for efficiency.

Team Management
* Lead and develop the maintenance team to deliver high performance.
* Allocate work, set priorities, and ensure effective resource planning.
* Support training and development to build technical capability within the team.

Project and Continuous Improvement
* Support and lead maintenance-related improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.
* Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and leadership teams.

Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).
* Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing/production environment.
* Experience with maintenance systems, TPM, or similar methodologies is advantageous.
* Strong background in production maintenance and equipment reliability.
* Proven ability to drive uptime, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
* Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
* Experience managing budgets and maintenance systems (CMMS)