Regional Maintenance Manager
hace 10 días
Leeds
Keep our operation moving. Raise standards across the region. At Panda, we do more than manage waste. We power the circular economy by turning waste into value, and that takes reliable, safe and high-performing sites.As a Regional Maintenance Manager at Panda, youll lead maintenance across our Yorkshire operations, covering both mobile equipment and static plant machinery across a varied network of recycling and waste management facilities.This is a key leadership role for someone who can combine hands-on engineering credibility, maintenance strategy and strong operational partnership. Youll help drive uptime, improve standards, reduce repeat failures and build a stronger maintenance culture across the region.The Role This Regional Maintenance Manager role is about bringing structure, consistency and accountability to maintenance performance across multiple sites.Youll take ownership of maintenance standards across the Yorkshire region, making sure our equipment, plant and facilities are safe, compliant and operating as they should. Working closely with site leaders, maintenance teams, contractors and the Regional Operations Manager, youll help improve reliability, reduce downtime and support safe, efficient operations.Youll need to be comfortable moving between strategy and the shop floor setting maintenance plans, reviewing performance, challenging standards and stepping in practically when operational issues need support.What Youll Be Doing Your focus will include:Leading maintenance activity across the Yorkshire regionBuilding and embedding effective maintenance plans across all sitesDriving high standards in safety, compliance and engineering disciplineEnsuring statutory inspections are planned, completed and kept up to dateAuditing sites regularly to make sure maintenance standards are being followedManaging maintenance teams to ensure the right capability, structure and resource is in placeResponding to downtime issues and supporting fast, practical resolutionCarrying out root cause analysis to reduce repeat failuresReviewing critical spares holdings to minimise unplanned stoppagesDeveloping reporting tools to track downtime, reliability and plant performanceSupporting the delivery and improvement of CMMS across the regionSupporting site improvement, development and capital projectsWorking closely with operational leaders and contractors to improve reliability and performanceAbout You Were looking for a maintenance leader who knows how to operate in a busy industrial environment and can bring structure, accountability and continuous improvement across a multi-site region.Youll likely bring:Strong maintenance leadership experience in waste, recycling, manufacturing, heavy industry or a similar operational environmentExperience managing both static plant and mobile equipmentA strong understanding of maintenance planning, compliance and engineering best practiceGood knowledge of health and safety standards, including isolation, lock-off and safe systems of workExperience leading maintenance teams across multiple sites or a regional operationA track record of reducing downtime and improving plant reliabilityConfidence managing contractors, projects and improvement activityExperience with CMMS systems or maintenance system improvementsStrong communication skills and the ability to work closely with operational leadersA practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to support operational issues where neededWhy Join Panda? This is a chance to take on a Regional Maintenance Manager role with real visibility and impact across the Yorkshire region.Youll be joining a business that is continuing to invest in its people, sites and operational capability. In return, youll have the opportunity to shape maintenance standards, improve plant performance and play a key part in how we deliver safe, efficient and reliable operations.At Panda, we value people who take ownership, solve problems and want to make things better.This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Regional Maintenance Manager who wants to make a practical difference across a busy, operationally important region.About Us We are Panda. We value waste.Were in the business of waste management but that doesnt just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do . We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each others wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know were stronger together.We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.We own what we do . From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We dont walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.And above all, we act with trust and integrity . Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.Take the first step and join us on the journey.TPBN1_UKTJ