Maintenance manager
Pioneer Selection Ltd · Leicester, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 3 Nov 2026.
Maintenance Manager Location: Leicester Salary: £60,(Apply online only) - £67,(Apply online only) Shift: Days Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager or Engineering Team Leader looking for your next challenge? A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing site in Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to lead from the front. You will manage and develop the engineering team while remaining hands-on technically, supporting with fault-finding, breakdowns and maintenance when required.
The site has a strong focus on engineering reliability, continuous improvement and maximising production uptime, making this an ideal role for someone who wants to make a genuine impact. The Role Lead, manage and develop the engineering and maintenance team.
Oversee planned preventative, reactive and breakdown maintenance. Remain hands-on and support engineers with electrical and mechanical fault-finding. Drive engineering standards, reliability and continuous improvement. Ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum.
Manage engineering priorities and maintenance activities. Work closely with Production to improve site performance. Promote a strong health & safety culture across the engineering function. Non-Negotiable Requirements You MUST have: Previous leadership or management experience within an engineering/maintenance environment.
A multi-skilled engineering background, with both electrical and mechanical experience. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification as a minimum. A genuinely hands-on approach — this is not a purely office-based management position.
Previous experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. The Ideal Candidate You may currently be working as a: Maintenance Manager Engineering Manager Engineering Supervisor Engineering Team Leader Senior Maintenance Engineer Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
PLC fault-finding, PPM, continuous improvement and reliability experience would also be beneficial. What\'s in it for you? £60,(Apply online only) - £67,(Apply online only) salary Management-level position with genuine responsibility.
Opportunity to lead and develop an engineering team. Hands-on role allowing you to maintain your technical skills. Excellent training and development opportunities. Established and successful manufacturing business. Opportunity to make a significant impact on engineering reliability and site performance.
Strong company benefits package. Interested? If you\'re an experienced Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Engineering Supervisor or Senior Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge in Leicester, we\'d love to hear from you.
Please see our website for further details For further details, contact Begum Halil at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see our website for further details
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