Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing – Rotherham

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000, Monday‑to‑Friday working pattern, genuine impact across site operations.

Overview

Are you a hands‑on Maintenance Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy leading from the front, improving reliability, reducing downtime and building a high‑performing engineering function?

Chase & Holland are proud to work with a well‑established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance operation across a busy production site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with the ability to drive standards, performance and continuous improvement.

Role

  • Take full ownership of the site maintenance and engineering function, driving reliability and operational performance.
  • Lead preventative maintenance activity to reduce downtime and maximise machinery efficiency.
  • Manage breakdown response across the site, ensuring fast, effective resolutions.
  • Lead from the front with a hands‑on approach to engineering and problem solving.
  • Develop, motivate and strengthen the maintenance engineering team.
  • Partner closely with production teams to improve plant performance and operational output.
  • Drive high Health & Safety and engineering standards across all maintenance activities.
  • Manage contractors and external engineering support to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, engineering records and compliance documentation.
  • Deliver continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability and cost reduction.
  • Support machinery upgrades, installations and wider engineering improvement initiatives.
  • Champion a proactive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability and safety.

Qualifications

  • Proven Maintenance or Engineering Management experience within manufacturing or production.
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in fast‑paced environments.
  • Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
  • Hands‑on, proactive leadership style with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Salary of £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact across site operations.
  • Leadership role within a well‑established manufacturing business.
  • Long‑term career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive operational environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this great Maintenance Manager role, please apply now.

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Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing – Rotherham

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000, Monday‑to‑Friday working pattern, genuine impact across site operations.

Overview

Are you a hands‑on Maintenance Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy leading from the front, improving reliability, reducing downtime and building a high‑performing engineering function?

Chase & Holland are proud to work with a well‑established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and maintenance operation across a busy production site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with the ability to drive standards, performance and continuous improvement.

Role

  • Take full ownership of the site maintenance and engineering function, driving reliability and operational performance.
  • Lead preventative maintenance activity to reduce downtime and maximise machinery efficiency.
  • Manage breakdown response across the site, ensuring fast, effective resolutions.
  • Lead from the front with a hands‑on approach to engineering and problem solving.
  • Develop, motivate and strengthen the maintenance engineering team.
  • Partner closely with production teams to improve plant performance and operational output.
  • Drive high Health & Safety and engineering standards across all maintenance activities.
  • Manage contractors and external engineering support to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, engineering records and compliance documentation.
  • Deliver continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability and cost reduction.
  • Support machinery upgrades, installations and wider engineering improvement initiatives.
  • Champion a proactive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability and safety.

Qualifications

  • Proven Maintenance or Engineering Management experience within manufacturing or production.
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in fast‑paced environments.
  • Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
  • Hands‑on, proactive leadership style with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Salary of £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact across site operations.
  • Leadership role within a well‑established manufacturing business.
  • Long‑term career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive operational environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this great Maintenance Manager role, please apply now.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026