CMMS Leader
FMCG 
North West 
Monday to Friday 
£50k

Magnet Recruit is recruiting for a CMMS leader for one of our key clients in the North West. 

Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & CMMS

• Develop and manage maintenance programs through the site's CMMS 
• Create inspection procedures and maintain the asset register
• Track performance metrics including reliability, work completion, maintenance spend, and gap analysis
• Implement corrective maintenance and support breakdown elimination

Planning & Scheduling

• Lead daily team meetings to review new work requests and team performance
• Plan and execute weekly and shutdown maintenance plans
• Coordinate the ordering of necessary parts and service contracts

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations to determine the root causes of breakdowns
• Implement corrective actions and improvements to prevent recurrence

Purchasing & Spare Parts Management

• Manage purchase orders for emergency, replenishment, and service contracts
• Oversee the storeroom, ensuring spare parts are stocked at optimal levels

Contractor & Safety Management

• Review contractor risk assessments and ensure safety compliance
• Develop and maintain lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Support risk assessments for engineering tasks

Qualifications: Required:

• Experience in maintenance planning (CMMS experience preferred)
• Mechanical and electrical experience
• Hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance roles
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

Preferred:

• Industry knowledge in Paper, Printing, Hot Air Systems, or Boiler/Combustion systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to lead, plan, and prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Personable with a "can-do" attitude