Operations & Maintenance Manager
3 days ago
Avonmouth
Operations & Maintenance Manager Up to £55,000 DOE Monday - Friday | Days Avonmouth Are you an experienced Operations & Maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background looking to lead a brand-new facility? Our client, a leading international materials and logistics company, is looking for an Operations & Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of the daily operations and maintenance strategy across a brand-new processing and distribution site. This is a key leadership position focused on reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and ensuring safe, reliable performance. You'll suit this role if you are an operational leader with strong technical awareness, high H&S standards, and the ability to build effective maintenance plans for heavy bulk-handling systems. Interested? Click Apply today! The Role Leading day-to-day site operations, maintenance schedules, and associated operational teams Ensuring bulk material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and transfer systems operate safely Managing operational supervisors, maintenance personnel, stores, and external contractors Building and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimise downtime Monitoring site KPIs, equipment availability, and continuous improvement opportunities Overseeing material receipt, transfer, loading, and dispatch activities Managing operational/maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts procurement Leading operational troubleshooting and managing business continuity The Candidate Proven leadership experience in plant, terminal, process, or heavy manufacturing operations Strong background in developing maintenance strategies and reducing equipment downtime Solid basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, drives, and PLCs) Background in Heavy Manufacturing, Bulk Materials Handling, Aggregates, Ports, Utilities, or Process Engineering Robust Health & Safety knowledge and proven risk-management experience Commercial awareness with experience managing operational and maintenance budgets *Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills What's in it for you? Up to £55,000 DOE Competitive company benefits package Key leadership role establishing operations on a brand-new site Monday to Friday day shifts with strong work-life balance Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Operations Manager | Maintenance Manager | Site Manager | Operations & Maintenance Manager | Bulk Handling | Plant Manager | Heavy Manufacturing | Aggregates | Mechanical Maintenance | Continuous Improvement INDMP