Howden Joinery is recruiting a Maintenance Manager to join our team based at Howdens Worksurfaces, our solid surface production facility in Normanton, Wakefield. As we continue to grow, this opportunity will contribute to our continued success and will enable us to deliver our forecasted growth and extend our service to our customers.
As Maintenance Manager, you will oversee a team of approximately 12 with up to 3 direct reports. You will be responsible for maintenance activities across several production business units. You will also oversee the development and implementation of our engineering initiatives to improve all elements of OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), QCDSE (quality, cost, delivery, safety and engagement), and our people development.
What you will be doing as a Maintenance Manager:
- Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance plans aligned with OEE improvement goals.
- Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislative standards and fostering a safe working environment for the maintenance team. Understanding of PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and EAW regulations.
- Build and mentor a high-performing maintenance team, providing ongoing development and support.
- Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
- Optimise maintenance budgets and resource allocation to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lean methodologies and advanced problem-solving techniques (e.g., TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen).
What do you need to qualify for the Maintenance Manager:
- Minimum HND or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Recognized safety management qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH).
- Proven experience in maintenance management and leadership. (CMI or ILM preferred)
- Strong understanding of maintenance best practices and improvement methodologies (TPM, Six Sigma, 5S).
- Knowledge of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and lean principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and change management skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.
- Capability to adapt to the changing demands of the business.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus (15%)
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
- Free daily lunch at our onsite canteen
- Staff discount
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
About us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Maintenance Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.
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