Maintenance Manager

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About You

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world around you? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to safety, quality, and innovation? Are you driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence?

If you’re a proactive leader with a strong engineering background and a track record in maintenance management, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

At STERIS, we are a global leader in infection prevention, dedicated to helping our customers create a healthier and safer world. Our mission is to support patient care through innovative products and services.

Working at STERIS means you will GROW, LEARN, and MAKE A DIFFERENCE—every single day.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager at our Leicester plant. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team in a dynamic production environment, ensuring our equipment and facilities operate at peak performance.

What is involved

As Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across all production equipment, including print, cutting/ bottling/ finishing and plant equipment.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with production, research & development, and quality teams to support operational goals.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe and legally compliant working environment.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance or Engineering role.
• Strong engineering knowledge/qualifications, including mechanical, electrical, or control systems, with solid experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ideally qualified to HNC level or higher in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls & Instrumentation.
• Ideally holds a formal health and safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Experience managing external contractors and service providers.
• Proficient in using IT systems.
• Knowledge of steam boiler systems and associated safety and maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of environmental permits, health & safety legislation, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling maintenance-related costs.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards and regulatory compliance.

What's in it for you

• A supportive, safety-focused workplace where your ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A company culture built on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• A competitive Total Rewards package including:
• Competitive salary
• 25 Days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and development

Equal Opportunities

STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.