We’re supporting a global manufacturing organisation operating a large-scale, highly automated production facility in the UK. This site plays a critical role in worldwide output and operates to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. This is a senior leadership role with real ownership, influence and impact.
What’s the role all about?
As the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you’ll lead and develop the Maintenance & Reliability function across complex assembly, filling and compounding operations, ensuring assets perform safely, reliably and cost-effectively.
You’ll be accountable for asset reliability, maintenance strategy, engineering capability and continuous improvement, working closely with Operations and senior stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, coaching and developing a multi-skilled Maintenance & Reliability team across 24/7 operations
Owning and embedding Preventive & Autonomous Maintenance (PM/AM) strategies
Driving asset performance using KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance and CMMS effectiveness
Planning and controlling maintenance execution through CMMS systems
Ensuring GMP, safety and corporate engineering standards are consistently met
Leading Root Cause Analysis, FMEA and reliability investigations
Embedding TPM, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Eliminating repeat failures and chronic losses
Supporting audits, deviations, investigations and CAPAs
Working cross-functionally with Operations, Projects, Supply Chain and OEMs
Ensuring reliability is designed into both existing and new assets
This is a highly visible leadership role where engineering excellence directly supports operational success.
What you’ll need
To succeed as a Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you’ll bring:
Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance & reliability leadership
Background in a regulated manufacturing environment (FMCG, pharma, medical devices, food or similar)
Strong experience with TPM, CI, Lean and Reliability Engineering
Proven people-leadership and coaching capability
Expertise in RCA, FMEA and collaborative problem-solving
Experience with CMMS systems and asset lifecycle management
Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills
Confidence working in fast-paced, high-availability operations
Who you are
You’re a visible, credible engineering leader who balances strategy with hands-on delivery. You enjoy developing people, challenging the status quo and building a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
You’ll be:
Data-driven and improvement-focused
Calm under pressure
Collaborative and influential
Passionate about reliability and operational excellence
A role model for safety, quality and professionalism
What’s in it for you?
£70,000pa DOE
Senior leadership role within a global manufacturing operation
High-impact position with ownership of asset reliability strategy
Opportunity to embed world-class maintenance and TPM practices
Long-term career progression and development
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager looking for a senior role where your leadership genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year