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AG Barr

UK soft drinks manufacturer and marketer

Maintenance Manager

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeCumbernauld, Glasgow, UKIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A demonstrable track record in managing, mentoring, and developing technical teams.
  • Strong functional knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance; candidates must be dual-skilled and educated to a minimum HND level in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • A good understanding of and practical experience implementing advanced maintenance strategies, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) criticality and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with Production Managers and other stakeholders to drive zonal improvement processes.
  • Practical experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
  • A strong understanding of Health and Safety systems of work, including risk assessment, RAMS, HOC, and incident investigations.
  • Ability to work progressively within an ISO 55001 engineering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure manufacturing and distribution equipment is available to meet service requirements.
  • Design and execute a maintenance programme, defining tasks and frequencies to optimize asset reliability.
  • Lead continuous improvement at the site, using tools such as root cause analysis to improve the maintenance plan and breakdown execution.
  • Drive site scorecard targets, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), availability, performance, and yield.
  • Mentor and develop the team, providing direction to enhance management and technical capabilities.
  • Own the full plant maintenance budget for parts and labour, including budget creation.
  • Manage small capital projects valued above £10,000 and below £20,000, focused on maintenance systems.
  • Manage and maintain full site compliance with regulations including LOLER and PSSR.
  • Develop and ensure the accuracy of the Mainsaver Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for accurate, value-added reporting.

About the Company

AG Barr

UK soft drinks manufacturer and marketer

A.G. Barr is a UK-based beverage company that makes soft drinks, juices, waters, and non-alcoholic beverages. It operates with an integrated model that covers the entire chain—from product development and in-house manufacturing across multiple UK sites to distribution and direct marketing and selling of its brands. Its portfolio blends legacy favorites with newer drinks, built under one roof to ensure consistent quality and scalability. The company differentiates itself through its long history, diverse and differentiated brand lineup, and end-to-end control of manufacturing, supply, and go-to-market activities, supported by a commitment to integrity and sustainability. Its goal is to delight consumers with reliable products while acting responsibly toward people, communities, and the environment.”} 0={()=>} 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Founded
1875

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