Head of Maintenance | Head of Maintenance (m/w/d)

Delphi HR-Consulting GmbH

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Jan 20, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role requires a strategic and operational leader to oversee all maintenance activities within a dynamic, medium-sized company specializing in specialty chemicals with a strong focus on sustainability. The Head of Maintenance is crucial for ensuring maximum plant availability and optimizing production processes. Day-to-day responsibilities include the planning, steering, and continuous development of maintenance measures, both routine and emergency, alongside managing the maintenance budget and resources. You will provide disciplinary and technical leadership to a dedicated team, coordinate internal teams and external service providers, and ensure strict compliance with all relevant safety and legal regulations. The ideal candidate brings extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong technical acumen regarding complex production facilities, and proven leadership skills to drive efficiency and reliability in a values-driven, innovative environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical training with further qualification as Master Craftsman or Technician, or a completed technical degree (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable)

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in industrial maintenance
  • Professional experience in a leading or coordinating maintenance function
  • Experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees
  • Experience collaborating with external service providers and suppliers

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Readiness to travel to other company locations