Reliability and Maintenance Manager

Are you an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-availability manufacturing environments? Do you enjoy leading multi-skilled engineering teams, improving asset reliability and embedding world-class maintenance practices? If so, this could be a fantastic next step. Were supporting a global manufacturing organisation operating a large-scale, highly automated production facility in the UK. This site plays a critical role in worldwide output and operates to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance . This is a senior leadership role with real ownership, influence and impact. Whats the role all about? As the Maintenance & Reliability Manager , youll lead and develop the Maintenance & Reliability function across complex assembly, filling and compounding operations , ensuring assets perform safely, reliably and cost-effectively. Youll be accountable for asset reliability, maintenance strategy, engineering capability and continuous improvement, working closely with Operations and senior stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, coaching and developing a multi-skilled Maintenance & Reliability team across 24/7 operations Owning and embedding Preventive & Autonomous Maintenance (PM/AM) strategies Driving asset performance using KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance and CMMS effectiveness Planning and controlling maintenance execution through CMMS systems Ensuring GMP, safety and corporate engineering standards are consistently met Leading Root Cause Analysis, FMEA and reliability investigations Embedding TPM, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies Eliminating repeat failures and chronic losses Supporting audits, deviations, investigations and CAPAs Working cross-functionally with Operations, Projects, Supply Chain and OEMs Ensuring reliability is designed into both existing and new assets This is a highly visible leadership role where engineering excellence directly supports operational success. What youll need To succeed as a Maintenance & Reliability Manager , youll bring: Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance & reliability leadership Background in a regulated manufacturing environment (FMCG, pharma, medical devices, food or similar) Strong experience with TPM, CI, Lean and Reliability Engineering Proven people-leadership and coaching capability Expertise in RCA, FMEA and collaborative problem-solving Experience with CMMS systems and asset lifecycle management Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills Confidence working in fast-paced, high-availability operations Who you are Youre a visible, credible engineering leader who balances strategy with hands-on delivery. You enjoy developing people, challenging the status quo and building a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement. Youll be: Data-driven and improvement-focused Calm under pressure Collaborative and influential Passionate about reliability and operational excellence A role model for safety, quality and professionalism Whats in it for you? Competitive salary Senior leadership role within a global manufacturing operation High-impact position with ownership of asset reliability strategy Opportunity to embed world-class maintenance and TPM practices Long-term career progression and development Ready to take the next step? If youre an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager looking for a senior role where your leadership genuinely makes a difference, wed love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-08