Maintenance Manager

About this role

At Valeo Foods UK , we're looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our Cleckheaton site and become the Engineering Manager's right-hand person , helping to lead our engineering function and a team of 8 engineers. Small site. Big challenge. Don't be fooled by the size of the site. Cleckheaton is a long-standing manufacturing facility , with plenty of history, plenty of machinery and, most importantly, plenty of opportunity to make a real difference.

This isn't a role where you'll be sitting behind a desk managing spreadsheets all day. We're looking for someone who wants to get stuck in, lead from the front, make decisions and bring energy to the engineering team . You'll be responsible for helping to manage and develop a team of 8 engineers, ensuring the day-to-day engineering operation runs safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll work closely with the Engineering Manager and wider site leadership team, taking ownership, challenging the status quo and helping us continually improve the way we maintain and operate our site.

What will you be doing? Your days will be varied, but key responsibilities will include: Leading, supervising and supporting a team of 8 engineers Acting as the Engineering Manager's right-hand person Managing and coordinating engineering activity across shifts Contractor control – ensuring contractors are managed safely and effectively Managing engineering KPIs and driving performance Maintaining audit readiness and ensuring engineering standards are consistently met Supporting OPS machinery and ensuring equipment remains reliable and fit for purpose Planning and coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activity Setting and maintaining maintenance standards Using Holistech to support maintenance planning, reporting and control Developing and maintaining a 3-month forward maintenance plan Delegating effectively and making sure the team knows what needs to be done Supporting engineers with technical issues and removing roadblocks Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and ways of working Ensuring maintenance activity is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standard Getting involved on the shop floor and leading by example Who are we looking for? We're not necessarily looking for someone who has already held the title of Maintenance Manager.