Maintenance Manager
- Location
- Barnsley, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Salary
- up to £60,000 / year
- Posted
- 8 Nov 2026
Verified open 8 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
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Maintenance Manager - Permanent
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Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager for a permanent position based with our client in Barnsley.
Immediate start available (subject to interview process)
Salary is up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience and skillset)
This will be working Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising equipment downtime, improving operational efficiency and ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and effectively.
Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations across the site.
* Lead, manage and develop the maintenance team, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed.
* Plan and implement preventative and planned maintenance programmes.
* Respond to machinery breakdowns and ensure repairs are completed efficiently to minimise production downtime.
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance and overall operational efficiency.
* Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, contractors and external service providers.
* Ensure all machinery, equipment and site facilities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
* Monitor maintenance performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Coordinate maintenance schedules with production teams to minimise disruption.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and documentation.
* Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
Candidate Requirements
* Time served or degree (or equivalent) level Engineer / Technician.
* Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager position within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
* Experience managing and leading a maintenance team.
* Good understanding of preventative and reactive maintenance.
* Experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical machinery breakdowns.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
* Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and maintenance procedures.
* Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
In the first instance, send CV's to sheffeng@duttonrecruitment.com or call 0114 2200888 (option 1) for Engineering
Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.
Salary:
Up to £60000 per annum + depending on experience and skillset
Location:
Barnsley,
South Yorkshire,
England
Duration:
Permanent
Reference:
6339
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