Maintenance Manager - South Wales

Maintenance Manager

£45,000 – £50,000

Mon-Fri (Office Hours)

South Wales

Job Reference: GG/13432

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance & Engineering Manager seeking a challenging role in a fast-paced environment?

Reporting directly to the MD, this is a hands-on role. It’s an opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team of 3 Engineers while ensuring the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facility equipment.

The Role

• Take charge of reactive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of production/utility equipment and systems that are vital for site production.
• Utilize your fault-finding and problem-solving skills to minimize the impact of electrical/mechanical system issues on business operations.
• Perform routine equipment checks and promptly respond to equipment breakdowns, carrying out necessary remedial actions.
• Contribute to the development of a preventive maintenance program and adhere to maintenance schedules.
• Implement essential maintenance tasks and modifications beyond your core discipline.
• Manage mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure the site is maintained to a safe and reliable standard.
• Identify opportunities to enhance electrical/mechanical standards and improve operational efficiencies, with the support of management.
• Provide support and coordination for specialist contractor companies and utility engineers, ensuring adherence to HSE standards during on-site work.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments on various projects.
• Maintain control of break times and authorize staff holidays.
• Participate in customer visits and factory tours.

The Candidate

• Electrically biased (desirable but not essential)
• 18th Edition wiring (desirable but not essential)
• Experience with drives, conveyors, pumps, vales and steam equipment
• Experience of hydraulics and pneumatics
• PPM experience

Next Steps 

If you feel you fit the brief for this opportunity and would like to take on a new challenge with an exciting business, click ‘apply now’ to be considered.

Or contact Gilbert Gregory on 02037943983 or 07487732962 or gilbert.gregory@silven.co.uk quoting reference GG/13432