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Maintenance Manager Location: Essex Industry: Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £60,000 - 65,000 + Benefits We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Maintenance Manager to take the lead on maintenance strategy at our Halstead manufacturing site. This is a key leadership position, responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and operational performance of plant equipment and infrastructure. You will oversee preventive and condition-based maintenance processes, support capital investment and technical upgrade projects, and ensure maximum plant uptime through effective maintenance execution. Your approach to leadership, collaboration, and innovation will help shape the future resilience and efficiency of the site. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage the site's maintenance strategy, budget, and performance metrics. Lead both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Ensure maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and policies are up-to-date and aligned with best practice. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on the installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to standard. Oversee procurement and resource planning, maintaining an effective balance of in-house and third-party support. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data-led insights, root cause analysis, and KPI tracking. Manage relationships with external suppliers, ensuring safety, quality, and performance meet contractual expectations. Lead, mentor, and grow the maintenance team through structured training, recruitment, and performance management. Work closely with internal stakeholders to support future investment planning and strategic decision-making for equipment and infrastructure. About You: A qualified engineer, ideally with an Electrical or Mechanical background. Experience gained in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or FMCG experience highly desirable). Demonstrable success in maintenance leadership roles, including budgeting, team management, and supplier oversight. Strong technical knowledge, with a keen eye for detail, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Excellent communicator and collaborator capable of influencing cross-functional teams. Able to thrive in a hands-on role with a solutions-focused mindset and commitment to high standards. Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're delighted to be partnering with Glowwa - an award-winning, purpose-driven hair wellness brand that's redefining beauty from the inside out. Trusted by professionals and loved by customers worldwide, Glowwa creates premium supplements designed to support healthy hair, confidence, and overall well-being. The brand has experienced rapid international growth and continues to expand its presence across the UK and USA. As part of this exciting journey, Glowwa is looking to appoint an experienced Influencer Manager to drive their creator partnerships and build authentic connections within the beauty and wellness community.

Join a global, family-owned FMCG business with some of the UK's most loved brands. The Advocate Group are currently supporting the search for an experienced Category Manager to drive category growth across the Out of Home, Traditional Trade and Ireland channels. In this strategic role, you'll act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal teams - shaping category plans, leading range reviews, and delivering actionable insights that boost visibility, distribution and sales.

Do you have the energy, drive, and ambition to elevate your career with one of the most iconic brands in the game? Monster Energy is on the lookout for a commercial individual to be part of their rapid growth in the Central London area. This is your chance to really kickstart your sales career with a forward-thinking, progressive business that prioritises its people. Here's what you need to know 👇

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the drinks industry? Do you have a proven track record in acquiring new business and managing relationships within the On-Trade market? A leading cider company is looking for a driven and ambitious Regional Account Manager to expand their presence in pubs and wholesalers while continuing to grow existing accounts 🍺🍏 This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that combines commercial success with a genuine passion for the drinks industry.

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for wine and a proven track record of winning new business? Would you like to join one of the UK's leading wine companies and play a key role in their continued growth? 🍷 The Business: The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a pioneering leader in the wine industry. They are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the On Trade market in Yorkshire, actively developing new business opportunities while strengthening and expanding relationships with existing accounts.

Ready to launch your career in field sales with a brand that's transforming the health and wellness space? This is your chance to join one of the most exciting and innovative drinks brands in the UK! A company that's on a mission to bring feel-good energy and functional wellness to people's everyday lives 🧠💪🏼 They're scaling fast, and now they're looking for a Business Development Executive in South London to join their team and be part of the journey. If you're hungry to succeed, love connecting with people, and want to be part of a positive, purpose-led brand, this is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow.

Are you ready to craft compelling stories that inspire whisky lovers around the world? The Advocate Group is proud to represent a fast-growing, premium drinks brand in their search for a Content Marketing Executive to join their dynamic marketing team.