Maintenance Manager

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At Britvic, we make, market and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision - to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department at our Britvic facility. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and implementing maintenance schedules for equipment and container delivery, ensuring all work meets our stringent standards for Production, Quality, Food Safety, and Budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize health & safety, performing tasks such as Incident Coordination, Fire Marshal, LOTO, PTW, and Contractor Control.
• Maintain a planned maintenance system (via SAP) for Canning/PET lines to optimize plant condition.
• Reduce downtime, enhance plant reliability, and improve OEE within budget for Canning/PET lines.
• Create and adapt a flexible maintenance plan to meet changing production needs.
• Identify and address training needs for direct reports.
• Manage spare parts inventory for Canning/PET equipment, keeping stock minimal.
• Coordinate supplier services through effective, cost-efficient contracts.
• Support food safety, quality, and hygiene standards in production.
• Lead continuous improvement and own the RCA process for Canning/PET Engineering.
• Drive reductions in energy and maintenance costs on Canning/PET lines.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
• Develop weekly and annual maintenance schedules in collaboration with OEMs.
• Adhere to Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures; ensure staff training.
• Support preparations for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC, BRC, AIB).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Management/Supervisory experience
• Operational management experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean/CI tools and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation
• Knowledge of relevant Food Safety Legislation

Key Behaviours

• Carry out duties responsibly, considering Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures
• Take pride in your approach to work
• Have a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working
• Support a culture of continuous improvement
• Take a positive role in developing the skills of others
• Motivate others to work together through effective teamwork
• Take personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered
• Provide flexibility when required by the business

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer / Certified Mechanical Engineer
• Degree-level education or proven equivalent experience