Maintenance & Engineering Manager

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with one of the largest Private Label manufacturers of Animal Nutrition in the UK and Irish markets in their search to find a Maintenance & Engineering Manager for their site in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

Role: Maintenance & Engineering Manager
Salary: €80,000 - €90,000 per year (including 8% holiday allowance)
Location: IJmuiden, Netherlands
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week (including 2 hours ATV accrued weekly - 13 days annually, net working hours 37 per week)

Purpose of the Role

As the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, you will lead the maintenance function, ensuring all technical equipment and facilities operate efficiently across production. You will develop and implement a maintenance strategy that supports operational performance, continuous improvement, and long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance & Engineering team, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and business partners
• Apply Lean principles to improve maintenance reliability and efficiency
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement
• Contribute to overall business strategy as part of the Management Team

You will hold a BSC in a technical related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering ideally preferred), along with proven experience in a Maintenance Leadership role within a Production or Manufacturing environment.

You will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with experience in developing and implementing maintenance strategies. A solid understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is essential, alongside the ability to drive performance, manage projects, and develop high-performing teams.

Relocation support is available if required; however, candidates must hold an EU passport or already have visa approval.