Maintenence Manager
Core
Lead and develop the engineering function at a cold storage facility, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of critical site equipment and infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Maintenance Manager (Facility/Industrial)
Builds
Temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure (cold storage, refrigeration, conveyors, cranes, racking)
Domain
Logistics / Cold Chain / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and development, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) management, Root cause analysis, Budget management, Health and safety compliance, Project management, Vendor/contractor management, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Cold storage environment experience, Refrigeration systems knowledge, Automated material handling expertise, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, CMMS familiarity, IOSH/NEBOSH certification
Technologies
CMMS, Automated material handling systems, Refrigeration systems
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the site maintenance team; Manage PPM programmes to maximise equipment reliability; Oversee reactive maintenance and root cause analysis; Manage maintenance budgets and supplier relationships; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards; Lead engineering projects and site improvements; Monitor maintenance KPIs and produce reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
