Maintenance Manager

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Manager based near Croydon. The role offers a salary up to £70,000 per annum, with company pension, annual leave, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Manage the maintenance of the plant and buildings at the Mitcham facility, utilising the CMMS. Administer and maintain this system and associated records, ensuring all plant equipment is kept in a safe and operable condition with minimum downtime, making best use of internal resources and minimising contractor and consultant use. The role will also be responsible for managing maintenance and capital budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the CMMS, ensuring accurate records and effective preventive maintenance across all plant and equipment.
• Ensure all plant and utilities are maintained in a safe and compliant condition to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
• Maintain all regulatory and internal compliance standards, including statutory inspections and site engineering standards.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely, with strict adherence to EHS procedures and the aim of zero accidents.
• Manage maintenance purchasing, spares, and inventory within agreed budget constraints.
• Lead capital projects including planning, CEAR submissions, execution, cost control, and project close-out.
• Oversee site utilities including boilers, thermal oil systems, compressors, nitrogen systems, cooling systems, incineration systems, and associated site services.
• Act as PI administrator, ensuring plant documentation including P&IDs, electrical drawings, and equipment files are accurate and up to date.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree level qualification in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or minimum 5 years’ experience in a chemical or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong experience in chemical plant maintenance and mechanical engineering systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, and HMI systems.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.

Apply directly for this Maintenance Manager role in Mitcham or contact Sean Turner on 01484 645 269 to discuss further.