Maintenance and Site Services Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to join us as the Maintenance & Site Services manager. Based primarily at our Rugeley site, with regular presence at Fradley and a nearby satellite facility, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run safely, reliably, and efficiently.

This senior position offers a rare opportunity to work alongside the current post‑holder as part of a structured succession plan. You will lead a multi‑site engineering team, oversee compliance with all engineering and safety regulations, and drive both preventative and reactive maintenance across a highly automated, 24/7 environment. Alongside day‑to‑day leadership, you will deliver capital projects and engineering improvements that strengthen asset health and support long‑term business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with engineering and site safety regulations (electrical standards, guarding, working at height).
• Establish and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules across all sites.
• Lead timely responses to breakdowns and reactive maintenance issues to minimise downtime.
• Manage engineering budgets and site services expenditure effectively.
• Deliver capital and engineering projects that improve safety, automation, and capacity.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team of engineers, providing clear leadership, coaching, and support.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to implement robust engineering solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, reducing downtime and enhancing reliability.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in engineering or maintenance leadership within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven track record of regulatory compliance and robust PPM management in a 24/7 operation.
• Experience originating and delivering engineering and Capex projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a multi‑site team.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with emotional intelligence to manage succession dynamics.
• Background in large‑scale automation or dry powder handling is highly desirable, though transferable experience from other process industries will be considered.
• Strong budget management capability and resilience in fast‑paced environments.

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you.  People with different life experiences who share common values.  Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025.  This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone.  Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups.  Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.