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Maintenance Manager - Bedfordshire
Salary: £65,000 per year + benefits
Location: Bedfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

The client does not support sponsorship

About the Role
We're partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Bedfordshire that is looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager. This permanent, hands-on role offers the chance to lead the engineering operations across two manufacturing sites, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. You'll play a vital role on the factory floor, overseeing reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with food safety and engineering standards, and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineers across different shifts, driving strong attendance, performance, and professional growth.
• Manage both reactive and preventative maintenance activities at two sites.
• Ensure the Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan is strictly followed and all maintenance documentation is current.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety legislation, and BRC standards.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors in line with company safety policies.
• Oversee Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS) reports and work orders, ensuring standards are met.
• Develop and maintain a strategic spare parts management system, including critical spares planning within budget constraints.

Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Engineering qualification such as HNC or HND in Engineering, Building Services, or Facilities Management.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (mandatory for health & safety compliance).
• Minimum 5 years experience in engineering or technical maintenance roles.
• Minimum experience managing or supervising engineering teams.

Expertise in:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Statutory compliance including LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, and related regulations.
• Leading internal teams and coordinating with external contractors.

Skills:

• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations (COSHH, DSEAR, PTW).
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
• Hands-on, adaptable approach suitable for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Monday to Friday, day shift working hours.

If the role is of interest, please apply with your CV.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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