Maintenance Manager
Mission Resourcing Ltd
Dewsbury · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Category
Engineering
Maintenance Manager Yorkshire £50,000 DOE Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager from a manufacturing, chemical or FMCG environment looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can make a real impact? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing business looking for a Maintenance Manager to join their engineering team.
Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys being actively involved on the shop floor, leading from the front and driving improvements across site reliability and maintenance performance.
This role requires a practical, hands-on manager who can lead a team, support engineering operations and bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer? £50,000 salary depending on experience Hands-on leadership role within a growing business Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and site improvements Monday to Friday working pattern Strong career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment The Role As Maintenance Manager , you will be responsible for leading the engineering function while remaining hands-on and supporting the team with day-to-day challenges.
Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing the engineering team Driving a proactive maintenance culture across the site Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules Reducing equipment downtime through effective fault finding and problem solving Supporting mechanical and electrical maintenance activities Working closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency gains Ensuring engineering standards, safety and compliance are maintained Taking ownership of maintenance performance and improvements What We're Looking For Essential Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Leader Strong engineering background within a manufacturing, chemical or FMCG environment Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams A hands-on approach with the ability to work alongside engineers when required Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to think outside the box Experience working within a fast-paced production environment Desirable Basic PLC knowledge or PLC fault-finding experience ( not essential ) Experience with automated production equipment Background within chemical manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage or process manufacturing Experience driving continuous improvement and reliability projects Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems Apply Today If you're an experienced engineering leader who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex problems and making improvements that have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant Maintenance Management experience, engineering leadership background and experience within a manufacturing, chemical or FMCG environment before applying.
PLC knowledge should be highlighted where applicable. xwzovoh
Applications that do not meet the essential requirements, or CVs that do not clearly evidence the relevant experience, are unlikely to be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys being actively involved on the shop floor, leading from the front and driving improvements across site reliability and maintenance performance.
This role requires a practical, hands-on manager who can lead a team, support engineering operations and bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer? £50,000 salary depending on experience Hands-on leadership role within a growing business Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and site improvements Monday to Friday working pattern Strong career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment The Role As Maintenance Manager , you will be responsible for leading the engineering function while remaining hands-on and supporting the team with day-to-day challenges.
Your responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing the engineering team Driving a proactive maintenance culture across the site Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules Reducing equipment downtime through effective fault finding and problem solving Supporting mechanical and electrical maintenance activities Working closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency gains Ensuring engineering standards, safety and compliance are maintained Taking ownership of maintenance performance and improvements What We're Looking For Essential Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Leader Strong engineering background within a manufacturing, chemical or FMCG environment Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams A hands-on approach with the ability to work alongside engineers when required Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to think outside the box Experience working within a fast-paced production environment Desirable Basic PLC knowledge or PLC fault-finding experience ( not essential ) Experience with automated production equipment Background within chemical manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage or process manufacturing Experience driving continuous improvement and reliability projects Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems Apply Today If you're an experienced engineering leader who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex problems and making improvements that have a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant Maintenance Management experience, engineering leadership background and experience within a manufacturing, chemical or FMCG environment before applying.
PLC knowledge should be highlighted where applicable. xwzovoh
Applications that do not meet the essential requirements, or CVs that do not clearly evidence the relevant experience, are unlikely to be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.