Senior Maintenance Leader

This is a senior supervisory role within the maintenance function. The position carries direct responsibility for leading a team of technicians and engineers in delivering a high-performance maintenance program.

• Responsible for the leadership and management of the Maintenance team, ensuring operational objectives are met through the delivery of a robust and efficient maintenance program.
• Accountable for ensuring Preventive Maintenance activities are completed on schedule and to a high standard.
• Oversee timely execution of Corrective Maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing overall equipment effectiveness.
• Monitor, report, and act on key performance metrics, including Equipment Uptime, Mean Time To Failure (MTTF), and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
• Ensure machine safety concerns are addressed promptly and effectively, supporting investigations and follow-up actions related to any safety incidents or hazards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance function, using lean tools and root cause analysis to improve processes and performance.
• Foster a culture of development through structured upskilling, technical training, and mentoring of technicians and engineers.
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and conduct performance reviews to support growth and engagement of team members.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to ensure maintenance requirements are integrated into business planning and execution.
• Ensure team compliance with GMP, GDP, EHS, and other regulatory and safety requirements.
• Represent the Maintenance department in cross-functional forums and site-wide initiatives.
• Drive the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for planning, execution, and reporting of all maintenance activities.
• Provide out-of-hours and shutdown support as required, ensuring adequate response and continuity of operations.
• Lead technical investigations and support cross-functional troubleshooting efforts to resolve chronic or complex equipment issues.
• Support the integration of reliability engineering principles into the maintenance function, with a focus on proactive asset care, failure mode analysis, and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with ideally 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment highly advantageous.
• Proven technical background in maintenance of production equipment, ideally within medical device, pharmaceutical, or high-tech manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of CMMS systems, equipment reliability metrics, and maintenance planning principles.
• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High level of emotional intelligence with strong coaching and people management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, with effective project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, self-starting approach to work.