The Maintenance Manager in Duxford leads the engineering team to maximize plant reliability and equipment uptime in a regulated advanced composites facility. The role requires a qualified engineer with proven experience in preventative maintenance strategy, contractor management, and strict health and safety compliance.Client DetailsGlobal leader in advanced composites technology that manufactures lightweight, high-performance carbon fibers and materials for the aerospace, defense, and industrial marketsDescriptionLead Teams: Manage, coach, and develop a shift-based, cross-functional maintenance engineering team.Maximize Uptime: Implement preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to optimize plant reliability.Manage Contractors: Oversee external service providers and ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).Drive Improvement: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to eliminate equipment failures and track key departmental performance indicators (KPIs).Control Budgets: Oversee the operational maintenance budget and manage equipment lifecycle and obsolescence planning.Ensure Compliance: Execute all statutory inspections and maintain precise asset records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).ProfileA successful Engineering Manager should have:Engineering Qualification: A recognized engineering credential, such as a formal apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or a relevant degree.Regulated Manufacturing Experience: Proven ..... full job details .....