Interim Maintenance Manager
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirecontractPosted: 3 November 2026
Apply NowQuestech Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Maintenance Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Wakefield on an initial 3-month contract.
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Rate: £300–£450 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday – Days
Contract Length: 3 Months
The Role:
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Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations across site.
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Managing and supporting a team of maintenance engineers.
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Ensuring planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed effectively.
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Managing reactive maintenance and minimising production downtime.
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Identifying areas for continuous improvement and improving site reliability.
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Working closely with production and senior management teams.
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Ensuring all engineering activities comply with health and safety regulations.
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Supporting contractors and overseeing maintenance-related projects.
The Person:
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Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or Interim Engineering Manager.
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Strong background within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
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Proven experience managing engineering teams.
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Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
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Experience with PPM systems, continuous improvement and maintenance planning.
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Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Available for an initial 3-month contract
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Rate: £300–£450 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday – Days
Contract Length: 3 Months
The Role:
*
Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations across site.
*
Managing and supporting a team of maintenance engineers.
*
Ensuring planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed effectively.
*
Managing reactive maintenance and minimising production downtime.
*
Identifying areas for continuous improvement and improving site reliability.
*
Working closely with production and senior management teams.
*
Ensuring all engineering activities comply with health and safety regulations.
*
Supporting contractors and overseeing maintenance-related projects.
The Person:
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Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or Interim Engineering Manager.
*
Strong background within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
*
Proven experience managing engineering teams.
*
Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
*
Experience with PPM systems, continuous improvement and maintenance planning.
*
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Available for an initial 3-month contract