# Maintenance Manager

> Kepak Group · York, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Maintenance Manager** to join our New World Foods team (part of Kepak Group) in York. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a small team of skilled engineers and manage the maintenance function of the site.

This role will work cross functionally across the business and will support on a range of engineering and continuous improvement projects.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Drive the successful implementation of the Kepak Maintenance System, ensuring it aligns with best practice standards and supports seamless 24/7 coverage management.
-   Provide inspiring leadership and foster the growth of the Maintenance team in close collaboration with the Site Manager and HR.
-   Utilize strong recruitment and succession planning skills to build a resilient and skilled team.
-   Oversee the maintenance budget with keen attention to labor and material expenditures.
-   Champion the Kepak Maintenance guiding principle that “equipment is always maintained to the manufacturer’s delivered quality,” ensuring top-notch performance.
-   Work hand-in-hand with the Operations team to guarantee that factory layout and maintenance practices adhere to 5S standards, safeguarding machinery from damage.
-   Manage and ensure the quality and safety standards of external contractors while they are on site.
-   Collaborate with the Group Project Function on capital projects, making sure all Maintenance requirements are thoroughly addressed.
-   Lead the implementation of continuous improvement processes within the Maintenance function to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
-   Oversee the entire engineering department, including the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) of all equipment, ensuring smooth and reliable operations.

## Requirements

-   Must have Engineering qualification Degree level or time-served apprenticeship
-   Proven Maintenance experience in Food or FMCG manufacturing with strong people management experience
-   Adequate knowledge in Meat Industry and Consumer Foods Equipment and services.
-   Experience managing Maintenance or Engineer Budgets
-   HACCP training and strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and audit standards

## Benefits

**What can we offer you?**

-   **Company Pension**
-   **Further Education support**
-   **Employee Discount Platform -** All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
-   **Bike to Work Scheme -** You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
-   **Long Service Awards -** We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
-   **BUPA Cash plan free of charge**

## Apply

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