Maintenance Manager
Location: Westerleigh
Lead Engineering Performance & Reliability
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the site's maintenance strategy, engineering standards, and asset reliability programmes. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all site equipment while driving continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and team development within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Maintenance Manager, you will oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring preventative maintenance programmes, condition monitoring activities, and engineering standards deliver maximum equipment uptime and operational performance. You will lead engineering teams, manage contractors and service providers, and champion a proactive maintenance culture focused on continuous improvement and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead day-to-day maintenance and engineering activities to maximise site asset reliability and performance.
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Track and report engineering KPIs using Fresh Report.
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Drive continuous improvement of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes and maintenance processes.
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Implement and optimise PPM kitting systems to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Develop and maintain engineering SOPs and ensure effective training across the department.
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Work closely with the Training Department to ensure mandatory compliance training is completed.
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Lead condition monitoring initiatives to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
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Act as a Q-Perm Duty Holder, ensuring full compliance with safe working practices and permit systems.
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Manage service contracts and external contractors, ensuring value for money and high-quality workmanship.
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Oversee asset management systems, ensuring all equipment is effectively maintained and tracked.
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Ensure engineering activities comply with site standards, food safety requirements, and legal obligations.
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Drive engineering standards, continuous improvement projects, and best practice maintenance methodologies.
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Manage engineering budgets, maintenance costs, and resource planning.
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Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team to deliver high performance and engagement.
Qualifications:
HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Maintenance Engineering
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Level 4/5 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership or Management
ILM Level 4 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Leadership & Management
IOSH Managing Safely
HACCP Level 3 or Level 4
Food Safety Level 3 or Level 4
Skills & Knowledge
Preventive & Planned Maintenance
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Food Safety (HACCP, GMP, BRCGS)
Health & Safety Compliance (LOTO, PUWER, COSHH)
Fault Finding & Root Cause Analysis
CMMS / Maintenance Systems
Budget & Cost Control
Team Leadership & Development
Continuous Improvement
Project & Contractor Management
Spare Parts & Asset Management
Communication & Problem Solving
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
