Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - County Antrim
📍 County Antrim | 💰 £55,000 - £60,000 | ⏰ Full-time, Permanent

A leading manufacturer in County Antrim is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of plant reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will develop and lead a high-performing maintenance team, drive a proactive maintenance culture, and work closely with operations to improve overall equipment effectiveness.

The Role:

As Maintenance Manager, you will:
✅ Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a safety-first, proactive maintenance culture.
✅ Develop and implement structured preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and reduce reactive breakdowns.
✅ Utilise lean maintenance principles to drive improvements in plant reliability, safety, and efficiency.
✅ Work closely with the Operations Team to ensure maintenance aligns with production requirements.
✅ Lead structured problem-solving initiatives (5-Whys, FMEA, Kaizen) to address recurring issues and improve performance.
✅ Manage spare parts inventory to optimise costs while ensuring reliability.
✅ Track and report on key maintenance KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
✅ Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, including risk assessments, audits, and training.

What We're Looking For:

✔ Minimum 10 years' experience in a maintenance role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
✔ Strong background in manufacturing maintenance with experience in both preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.
✔ Proven ability to lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
✔ Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience using data-driven approaches to enhance performance.
✔ Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and implement process improvements.
✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams and influence change.
✔ A third-level qualification in a related discipline (engineering, maintenance, or technical field).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and take on a key leadership role within the maintenance function. If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager looking for a new challenge, apply today!

For more information on this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact Karl Yellop at karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.