Maintenance Manager, Food Industry

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead a large, multi-skilled engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a senior leadership position requiring an individual who has successfully managed teams of up to 25 engineers and supervisors, driven significant performance improvements, and created a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a strong people leader who can inspire, challenge and develop others whilst taking full ownership of engineering performance, site reliability, and operational excellence. They will be comfortable making difficult decisions, leading change initiatives, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and ensuring the engineering function delivers against business objectives.

We recognise that the right candidate may not be local to the site and are therefore open to applications from experienced Maintenance Managers across the UK. A relocation package is available for the successful candidate, providing support for individuals looking to relocate and join the business on a long-term basis., Lead, develop and manage a maintenance team of up to 25 FTEs, creating a high-performance culture.
Drive engineering reliability, planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement strategies.
Take ownership of departmental KPIs, budgets, engineering performance and resource planning.
Lead organisational change, improving ways of working and embedding best practice across the engineering function.
Build strong relationships with production and senior leadership teams to support site-wide objectives.

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:
Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or similar senior leadership role within manufacturing, food production, FMCG or industrial environments.
Demonstrable experience managing large engineering teams of 20+ employees, including supervisors and team leaders.
Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of coaching, developing and retaining talent.
Experience driving change, improving performance and delivering measurable business improvements.
Confident decision-maker with excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
What We Offer

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK's best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we're proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we're committed to excellence in everything we do-from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you're more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities