Operations & Maintenance Manager

• Permanent


• Avonmouth, Bristol


• £45000 \- £55000 per annum USD / Year

Elix Solutions Ltd

Operations \& Maintenance Manager

Up to £55,000 DOE

Monday – Friday \| Days

Avonmouth

Are you an experienced Operations \& Maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background looking to lead a brand\-new facility?

Our client, a leading international materials and logistics company, is looking for an Operations \& Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of the daily operations and maintenance strategy across a brand\-new processing and distribution site. This is a key leadership position focused on reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and ensuring safe, reliable performance.

You’ll suit this role if you are an operational leader with strong technical awareness, high H\&S standards, and the ability to build effective maintenance plans for heavy bulk\-handling systems.

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The Role

• Leading day\-to\-day site operations, maintenance schedules, and associated operational teams


• Ensuring bulk material handling, storage, loading, unloading, and transfer systems operate safely


• Managing operational supervisors, maintenance personnel, stores, and external contractors


• Building and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimise downtime


• Monitoring site KPIs, equipment availability, and continuous improvement opportunities


• Overseeing material receipt, transfer, loading, and dispatch activities


• Managing operational/maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts procurement


• Leading operational troubleshooting and managing business continuity

The Candidate

• Proven leadership experience in plant, terminal, process, or heavy manufacturing operations


• Strong background in developing maintenance strategies and reducing equipment downtime


• Solid basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, drives, and PLCs)


• Background in Heavy Manufacturing, Bulk Materials Handling, Aggregates, Ports, Utilities, or Process Engineering


• Robust Health \& Safety knowledge and proven risk\-management experience


• Commercial awareness with experience managing operational and maintenance budgets


• Strong leadership, problem\-solving, and communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £55,000 DOE


• Competitive company benefits package


• Key leadership role establishing operations on a brand\-new site


• Monday to Friday day shifts with strong work\-life balance

Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

Operations Manager \| Maintenance Manager \| Site Manager \| Operations \& Maintenance Manager \| Bulk Handling \| Plant Manager \| Heavy Manufacturing \| Aggregates \| Mechanical Maintenance \| Continuous Improvement

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