UK Maintenance Manager

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).

We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems.

The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the site Maintenance function, ensuring both reactive and proactive multi skilled support across all operational equipment and facilities. You will oversee the timely completion of all maintenance activities, drive operational effectiveness, reduce downtime, and improve project delivery. The role also involves setting technical best practice, developing policies and procedures, and leading a high performing team focused on continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver best practice maintenance vision, strategy, policies and processes to support operational performance.
• Review new business initiatives and projects and assess their impact on Maintenance activities.
• Oversee all operational plant and equipment maintenance and ensure the annual maintenance plan meets business needs.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage the maintenance budget, reviewing performance and taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in annual engineering shutdown planning, ensuring relevant risks and dependencies are built into the plan.
• Develop, implement and manage KPIs for all areas of responsibility.
• Create and maintain safe working procedures and systems of work.
• Lead and develop a high performing, customer focused maintenance team with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Manage and coach the team to deliver best practice, strong performance, and ongoing development.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and wider teams to support major works and projects.
• Ensure all maintenance projects are delivered in line with company processes and standards.
• Stay up to date with legislation, compliance, and H&S requirements, carrying out audits and ensuring accurate record keeping.

What you'll need:

Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• More than 3 years’ experience managing or leading a maintenance team.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Awareness of BS5500 and ASME VIII.

Skills

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages and CMMS experience.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management capability.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to provide out-of-hours support when needed.
• Analytical mindset with sound decision making.
• Familiarity with service level agreements.
• Ability to manage own workload and perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline.

What were looking for?

A confident maintenance leader with strong technical understanding, a collaborative approach and the ability to drive operational reliability, continuous improvement, and team development.

Why Join Us?

At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Values

Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.

Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.

Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees