Maintenance Manager

As the Maintenance Manager for our Kirkham bakery, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Maintenance Engineering team. Your primary focus will be to drive high equipment availability and reliability through the implementation of engineering best practices and a culture of continuous improvement. You will ensure that maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, while actively supporting the growth and capability of the team.

Key to your success in this role will be your leadership across three core areas:

Engineering Maintenance & Breakdowns – Overseeing day‑to‑day maintenance operations, ensuring timely and effective response to equipment issues, and embedding robust preventative maintenance strategies.

Training & Coaching – Supporting the professional development of the engineering team through hands‑on coaching, skills development, and performance enhancement.

Apprentices – Managing and nurturing apprentices as they progress through their training, creating a strong pipeline of future engineering talent.

HNC/HND or Degree in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent, relevant experience.

Strong understanding of Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) and reliability engineering principles.

Proven background in Continuous Improvement methodologies.

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification, trained to at least Managing Safely level.

Food Safety or Hygiene certification.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing a large engineering team within a fast-paced environment.

Hands-on technical expertise and a willingness to be visible and proactive on the shop floor.

Experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment (preferred).

Strong understanding of equipment reliability and asset performance.

Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.

Experience operating within a unionised environment.

Proven ability to deliver against weekly and monthly KPIs with clarity and accountability.

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence site performance and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture.

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

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