Maintenance Manager - Bedford
Our client is a global exporter supplying food ingredients to customers in the UK and around the world.
As a Maintenance Manager at a leading manufacturing company, you’ll oversee a team of 16 engineers in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic planning with operational execution, driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.
Leading and developing a multi-skilled engineering team
Managing the engineering budget and CAPEX projects
Overseeing maintenance, workflow, and resource planning
Supporting continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Driving uptime and production efficiency
Providing hands-on support when needed
Managing key accounts and stakeholder relationships The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Strong electrical bias with technical knowledge of PLCs
Proven experience in managing engineering teams in FMCG or heavy manufacturing
Hands-on leadership experience with strong team-building and upskilling capabilities
Experience managing CAPEX projects and engineering budgets
Background in plant machinery maintenance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset with a focus on operational excellence Desirable Skills:
Proficiency in PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi)
Familiarity with lean methodologies and CI projects
Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Strong decision-making and motivational leadership abilities Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Holidays
Life insurance
Company pension plan
If you believe you are a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!