Maintenance Manager

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.

• 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

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