We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our New World Foods team (part of Kepak Group) in York. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a small team of skilled engineers and manage the maintenance function of the site.
This role will work cross functionally across the business and will support on a range of engineering and continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the successful implementation of the Kepak Maintenance System, ensuring it aligns with best practice standards and supports seamless 24/7 coverage management.
- Provide inspiring leadership and foster the growth of the Maintenance team in close collaboration with the Site Manager and HR.
- Utilize strong recruitment and succession planning skills to build a resilient and skilled team.
- Oversee the maintenance budget with keen attention to labor and material expenditures.
- Champion the Kepak Maintenance guiding principle that “equipment is always maintained to the manufacturer’s delivered quality,” ensuring top-notch performance.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Operations team to guarantee that factory layout and maintenance practices adhere to 5S standards, safeguarding machinery from damage.
- Manage and ensure the quality and safety standards of external contractors while they are on site.
- Collaborate with the Group Project Function on capital projects, making sure all Maintenance requirements are thoroughly addressed.
- Lead the implementation of continuous improvement processes within the Maintenance function to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee the entire engineering department, including the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) of all equipment, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.
Requirements
- Must have Engineering qualification Degree level or time-served apprenticeship
- Proven Maintenance experience in Food or FMCG manufacturing with strong people management experience
- Adequate knowledge in Meat Industry and Consumer Foods Equipment and services.
- Experience managing Maintenance or Engineer Budgets
- HACCP training and strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and audit standards
Benefits
What can we offer you?
- Company Pension
- Further Education support
- Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
- Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
- BUPA Cash plan free of charge