The Lead Maintenance Engineer will play a pivotal role in the oversight and delivery of critical maintenance activities, with a particular focus on process safety critical tasks.
The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time-based, condition-based, and performance-based interventions through the local maintenance teams and designated framework contractors, while driving improvements that reduce asset downtime and increase asset availability.
You will also play a key role in aligning planned work with local shutdowns to improve efficiency in the delivery of planned, condition-based, and performance-based maintenance activities.
Drive improvements in the performance and efficiency of operational assets and maintenance activities within the assigned area.
Ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.
Own the design, development, and optimisation of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) routes and associated alerts.
Ensure all safety critical equipment maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with compliance requirements.
Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to Maintenance Managers and their teams.
Lead and undertake project work within the area, including initiatives to reduce operating costs and optimise mechanical and electrical asset performance.

Possess a NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent in a relevant maintenance discipline is essential
Proven practical experience of fault finding and improvement of mechanical and electrical assets through Planned Preventative Maintenance and strong Root Cause Analysis skills
Good understanding of Contractor management and MOC policies and procedures
Knowledge of Water Recycling processes and associated Health and Safety requirements knowledge is essential
Flexible approach to work as the sites operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Ability to work autonomously
Advocate of collaboration
Full UK driving license.

Company van
Private health care
Double-matched pension (21% total contribution)
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Life assurance at 8 times salary
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Lead Maintenance Engineer

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