Maintenance Manager

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Location: Accrington, Lancashire Salary: £60,000 Shift: Monday – Friday Days (8:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility required) Job Role of the Maintenance Manager A brand-new opportunity has become available for a driven and ambitious Maintenance Manager to join a fast-paced food manufacturing business in Lancashire. This role has been created as part of a new leadership structure, offering the successful candidate the chance to become a key figure within the engineering department and work closely alongside the Engineering Manager to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across site. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering leader who thrives in challenging environments and enjoys building high-performing maintenance teams within a demanding FMCG manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for leading all planned and reactive maintenance activities across production and packaging operations, ensuring maximum machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of health & safety and food compliance. Sector – FMCG   Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Manager Previous experience within a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Team Leader, or Senior Engineering role Experience working within FMCG or food manufacturing environments Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Manager Experience working with: Industrial mixers and dough handling equipment Tunnel ovens and baking systems Automated production and packaging machinery Flow wrappers and tray sealers PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems Pneumatic and hydraulic systems Refrigeration and cooling systems The Maintenance Manager will benefit from: Joining a well-established and recognised food manufacturing business Brand-new leadership role with real influence on site performance Opportunity to work closely with senior engineering leadership Pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Long-term career progression opportunities If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details