Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Salary: £60,000
Shift: Monday – Friday Days (8:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility required)
Job Role of the Maintenance Manager
A brand-new opportunity has become available for a driven and ambitious Maintenance Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in Lancashire. This role has been created as part of a new leadership structure, offering the successful candidate the chance to become a key figure within the engineering department and work closely alongside the Engineering Manager to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader who thrives in challenging environments and enjoys building high-performing maintenance teams within a demanding FMCG manufacturing operation.
You will be responsible for leading all planned and reactive maintenance activities across production and packaging operations, ensuring maximum machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of health & safety and food compliance.
Sector – FMCG
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Manager
Previous experience within a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Team Leader, or Senior Engineering role
Experience working within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Manager
Experience working with:
Industrial mixers and dough handling equipment
Tunnel ovens and baking systems
Automated production and packaging machinery
Flow wrappers and tray sealers
PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Refrigeration and cooling systems
The Maintenance Manager will benefit from:
Joining a well-established and recognised food manufacturing business
Brand-new leadership role with real influence on site performance
Opportunity to work closely with senior engineering leadership
Pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Long-term career progression opportunities
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year