Maintenance Manager(FMCG)

Shou; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering operations. This role involves driving a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance, and managing maintenance activities. The ideal candidate has significant experience in managing engineering teams, knowledge of FMCG or manufacturing environments, and relevant engineering qualifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising engineering teams in a maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of site engineering compliance and maintenance systems.
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing, ideally food or chilled environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering systems.
• Awareness of statutory engineering requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the onsite engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ensure effective delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain legislative and audit compliance across the engineering function.
• Drive a safety-first culture across all engineering activities.
• Implement and enhance maintenance strategies including preventative and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coaching and development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)

IOSH or equivalent safety certification

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering operations on site. This role is key to ensuring plant reliability, compliance, and the continuous improvement of engineering performance. You'll lead maintenance strategy, support day-to-day operations, and play a critical part in shaping a high-performing engineering culture.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with operations and production teams to ensure maintenance delivery aligns with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, support and develop the onsite engineering and maintenance teams.

Ensure effective delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Maintain legislative and audit compliance across the engineering function.

Drive a safety-first culture across all engineering activities.

Implement and enhance maintenance strategies including preventative and predictive maintenance.

Maintain accuracy and integrity of the CMMS system and engineering records.

Manage critical spares strategy to minimise downtime.

Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across systems, equipment, processes and people.

Participate in daily operational review meetings and wider improvement projects.

Report engineering performance and develop long-term reliability improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

Engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).

Proven experience managing or supervising engineering teams in a maintenance environment.

Strong understanding of site engineering compliance and maintenance systems.

Experience within FMCG or manufacturing, ideally food or chilled environment.

Knowledge of both electrical and mechanical engineering systems.

Awareness of statutory engineering requirements and standards.

IOSH or equivalent safety certification.

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.

Strong people manager with coaching and development capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work confidently both autonomously and collaboratively.

Positive, solutions-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Professional, approachable and resilient.