Maintenance Manager

Die Saverto Holding GmbH ist einer der führenden Hersteller modernster Brandschutzprodukte und -systeme für den passiven Brandschutz. Mit unseren etablierten Marken und innovativen Entwicklungen bieten wir das umfassendste Produktportfolio Europas – für Anwendungen an Land, zu Wasser und in der Luft. 

Reporting to the Operation Director having responsible for all aspects of maintenance at the Haydock facilities including production machinery, services and site facilities. Responsible for the operation and enhancement of our preventive maintenance scheme leading towards TPM.

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements and statutory regulations (LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, pressure systems, lifting equipment, fire safety).
• Lead, coordinate, and develop the maintenance team, setting clear SMART objectives, carrying out appraisals, and providing constructive feedback.
• Implement and manage KPIs to monitor equipment downtime, quality, spares, and costs. Review and optimise service plans and procedures to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Develop and manage the Preventative Maintenance (PM) system, ensuring all planned activities are carried out on time and recorded in the CMMS.
• Undertake fault-finding and emergency repairs, restoring equipment safely with minimum production downtime. Ensure all actions and parts used are logged to improve reliability.
• Manage the installation and commissioning of capital equipment, delivering projects within time and budget. Contribute to business case preparation and ROI analysis for Capex investments.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers for repairs, upgrades, and calibration. Manage supplier database to improve lead times, quality, and costs.
• Ensure statutory inspections and calibrations (lifting equipment, pressure vessels, fire alarms, safety systems) are carried out and fully documented for audit readiness.
• Manage all facilities maintenance including landlord liaison, statutory building inspections, fire alarm tests, ground maintenance, and utilities.
• Oversee and manage service contracts such as cleaning, waste, and building services.
• Manage spare parts and consumables stock to ensure availability of critical items while controlling costs.
• Maintain maintenance stores and workshops to the principles of 5S and lean practices.
• Support and drive the Continuous Improvement programme (TPM, RCA, 5S, Kaizen), working closely with Production and Operations to improve uptime, safety, and costs.
• Prepare reports and communicate effectively with production, operations, and senior management.
• Develop and train the maintenance team, encouraging skills growth and knowledge sharing. Engage operators in Autonomous Maintenance where relevant.
• Manage maintenance and facilities budgets, monitoring spend against plan and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and preventative work with Site Leaders to minimise disruption and ensure alignment with production needs.
• Manage external contractors safely and effectively, ensuring compliance with company standards and permits to work.
• Provide support during audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer audits).
• Ensure flexibility of maintenance support across shifts, including participation in out-of-hours cover as required.

• National Diploma or higher in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• IOSH Managing Safely (NEBOSH would be an advantage).
• At least 5 years’ experience in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Experience working with continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, 5S).
• Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance and facilities management.

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