Maintenance Manager

About the role  We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function at our large-scale AO Recycling plant in Telford, a 24/7 operational site processing fridges and other Large Domestic Appliances (LDA). This is a role with full responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and equipment across the site. You will lead maintenance delivery across a complex, highly automated recycling facility, managing supervisors and multi-skilled technicians and driving a strong planned maintenance culture. The Site & Operation AO is one of the UK’s largest recyclers of fridges and Large Domestic Appliances (LDA). The recycling facility operates 24/7 and includes: • PLC-controlled fridge recycling plant and gas recovery systems • Material handling equipment, conveyors, screens, magnetic separators, air separators, compactors and balers. • Forklift trucks, dock bays, and site infrastructure Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing • Lead, manage, and develop maintenance supervisors and mechanical/electrical technicians. • Ensure effective shift coverage and skills availability across a 24/7 operation. • Set, measure and report clear standards of maintenance performance and safety. • Own all planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities. • Ensure high PPM compliance leading to reduced unplanned downtime. • Lead root cause analysis and reliability improvements. • Own and control the CMMS, including asset data, work orders, and reporting • Drive consistent CMMS use across all shifts. • Champion safe systems of work including LOTOTO and permit-to-work. • Control contractor activities and support audits and compliance A Few Things About You • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role within an industrial or process environment. •  Experience managing maintenance in a 24/7 operation. • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary mechanical and electrical teams. • Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled and automated plants. • Demonstrable CMMS ownership and PPM management. • Strong health, safety, and contractor management background. Qualifications • NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. • Technical certificate in a relevant discipline. (City & Guilds, B-Tech, HNC or equivalent) Benefits Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back – you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work. • Holidays; 25 days holiday  • Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future. • Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access! • Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more. • Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range. • Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave. • Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice. • Free Food Thursday - Last Thursday of every month, lunch is on us as a way of saying thank you for your efforts