Maintenance Manager - Bedfordshire Salary: 65,000 per year + benefits Location: Bedfordshire Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift The client does not support sponsorshipAbout the Role We''re partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Bedfordshire that is looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager. This permanent, hands-on role offers the chance to lead the engineering operations across two manufacturing sites, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. You''ll play a vital role on the factory floor, overseeing reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring compliance with food safety and engineering standards, and developing a high-performing team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support a team of engineers across different shifts, driving strong attendance, performance, and professional growth.Manage both reactive and preventative maintenance activities at two sites.Ensure the Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan is strictly followed and all maintenance documentation is current.Maintain compliance with food safety, health and safety legislation, and BRC standards.Coordinate and supervise external contractors in line with company safety policies.Oversee Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) reports and work orders, ensuring standards are met.Develop and maintain a strategic spare parts management system, including critical spares planning within budget constraints.Qualifications and Experience To succeed in this role, you''ll need:Engineering qualification ..... full job details .....