Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

2 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Astute People Full time

Astute's Power team are partnering with an Energy from Waste Plant which is a sustainable alternative to landfill, using household, commercial and non-hazardous industrial residual waste, left after recycling and composting efforts, as a fuel to generate clean electricity.

The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role comes with a highly competitive salary, pension and bonus

If you're a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:

· Supporting the Maintenance Manager with plant mobilisation / start up activities including writing policies & procedures, commissioning and training.
· Providing engineering and technical support to the site maintenance technicians
· Assisting with the development of longer-term maintenance strategies focusing on statutory regulations, plant improvement projects, outage planning, asset integrity, sustainability and obsolescence.

· Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner including shutdowns / outages.
· Management of inspections, condition monitoring and reliability works, performance testing and ensuring all documentation / reports are up to date, this includes a variety of approaches including International Standards for Asset Management, RCM and TPM.

· Assisting with the management of the maintenance budget, liaising with other discipline Engineers to ensure costs are controlled.

· Supervising and directing contractors and third party LTSA agreements.

· Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified.

· Assisting in the management and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System.

· Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Minimum HNC / ONC in a Mechanical Engineering field.
Holder of an IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
Qualifications below this level will still be considered if candidates can demonstrate extensive experience (with NVQ / NVQ / Apprenticeship).

Personal skills

The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

Knowledge of mechanical process plant maintenance gained in a heavy process industry, ideally an Energy from Waste plant. Other industries such as traditional Power Generation (CCGT / Coal) chemical, refining, steel will also be considered.
Knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR), LOLER, PUWER etc
Familiar with Steam Boilers, Rotating Plant, Conveyors, Cranes, Pumps, Valves, Fans etc.
At least three years in a supervisory position, leading and directing teams to increase plant availability

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role

A competitive salary
Overtime
A contributory pension
Bonus
Opportunity to work on a brand new, state of the art Energy from Waste Power StationAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful



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