Maintenance Manager

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Production Maintenance Engineer based in Christchurch. My client operates within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering high-quality products while maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across their production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of maintenance operations, lead a team, and play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. The successful Production Maintenance Engineer will be instrumental in driving preventative maintenance strategies and supporting production performance. As a Production Maintenance Engineer, you will: Oversee all maintenance operations across production equipment and facilities Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes Minimise equipment downtime and respond effectively to breakdowns Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and external contractor services Analyse equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate closely with production teams to optimise efficiency and output Maintain accurate maintenance records and KPIs Support the installation and commissioning of new equipmentTo be successful in this Production Maintenance Engineer role, you will have: Proven experience in a maintenance management role within manufacturing Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems A solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practicesDesirable qualifications include: HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification NEBOSH or IOSH certification Relevant engineering or technical certificationsThis Production Maintenance Engineer position offers the opportunity to make a real impact by improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence within a well-established manufacturing environment. In return, my client offers: A key leadership role within the production function Opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives A collaborative and safety-focused working environment Ongoing development and progression opportunitiesIf you are a proactive and results-driven Production Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, I would be keen to speak with you. Ian Broadhurst (phone number removed) (url removed)