Site Maintenance Manager - East Lothian
Process Manufacturing
Permanent
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are supporting a long-established, forward-thinking manufacturing business in East Lothian as they continue to invest in technology, people, and operational growth.
They are now seeking a Site Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of engineering and maintenance performance on-site, leading both mechanical and electrical teams to drive plant efficiency, reliability, and safe operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading a team of engineers and electricians to ensure optimal equipment uptime and site performance
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Developing and delivering the site's maintenance strategy, CMMS planning, and preventive maintenance schedules
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Overseeing projects, automation upgrades, and the ongoing development of maintenance systems
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Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and playing a key role in the senior site team
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Working with cross-functional teams to deliver KPIs across safety, downtime, and cost efficiency
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Managing contractor relationships and capital projects as required
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Driving continuous improvement and best-practice lean manufacturing initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
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A strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering
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10+ years’ experience in a maintenance or engineering management role, ideally in a fast-paced or heavy process environment
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Experienced with CMMS systems, project delivery, and asset management
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Demonstrated leadership skills with a hands-on, “lead from the front” approach
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Strong understanding of HSE and compliance requirements
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Natural problem-solver with a drive for continuous improvement
If you’re ready to take ownership of a high-performing site and want to be part of a business with real ambition and investment behind it, then we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact:
Caroline Strachan
cstrachan@weareninetwenty.com
07825 450 978