Site Maintenance Manager
Humbie
Site Maintenance Manager Humbie, East Lothian £60,000 – £65,000 per annum Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Maintenance or Engineering Manager ready to take the lead at a large, high-performing manufacturing facility? We’re recruiting for a Site Maintenance Manager to oversee a busy timber processing site in Humbie, East Lothian — a key leadership role with real impact and autonomy. About the Role - As Site Maintenance Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for all mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance across the site. You’ll lead a skilled team of fitters and electricians, ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, and safety while driving continuous improvement and cost control. - This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven maintenance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, heavy manufacturing environment and wants to make a lasting impact on site performance and culture. Key Responsibilities - Lead and develop the Maintenance team to deliver high performance and reliability. - Manage all maintenance, asset management, and site engineering activities. - Oversee preventive and condition-based maintenance through a CMMS system. - Ensure all work meets strict Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. - Plan and deliver maintenance strategies to maximise uptime and reduce downtime. - Manage maintenance budgets, energy use, and project delivery. - Drive continuous improvement using Lean and TPM principles. - Partner with Operations to achieve site KPIs and strategic goals. - Build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. About You - Degree or qualification in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent experience. - At least 10 years’ experience in maintenance or engineering management, ideally in heavy industry or manufacturing. - Proven success leading teams and driving performance improvements. - Strong technical understanding of maintenance systems and reliability engineering. - Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills. - Passionate about safety, efficiency, and developing people - Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the location and shift pattern |  |  |  |
Recruiter: Pertemps - Edinburgh Contracts
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Per Annum
Reference: 08215564479