Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's hydrogen and gas sector seeks a Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and compliance of operations, managing maintenance, and optimizing supply chains. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety focus, experience in high-hazard manufacturing, and skills in vendor management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards in safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong safety focus imperative.
• Experience in compressed gas maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operations and compliance for the Runcorn facility.
• Manage customer expectations and support operational execution.
• Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and safety.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Strong communication

Coaching ability

Enthusiasm

Education

Pressure equipment maintenance experience

Gas/high-hazard manufacturing experience

ISO quality plan experience

Lean/continuous improvement knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Vendor management tools

Job description

The Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead oversees safe operation of UK hydrogen facilities and compressed gas supply chains, ensuring safe production and distribution. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain safety (manufacturing, stock, planning, crisis, vendors). Balances supply/demand, maintains customer service during shortfalls, and controls asset maintenance for optimisation.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe Runcorn operations and minimise safety risks.

Manage facility maintenance compliance and adhere to safety requirements.

Update risk assessments/SOPs.

Facilitate and ensure compliant trailer fleet maintenance and documentation.

Manage customer expectations through teams.

Contribute to sales and operational execution, ensuring product quality.

Drive customer satisfaction improvements and lead root cause analysis.

Collaborate on technical solutions and ensure supply continuity.

Optimise trailer filling and support commercial teams.

Provide input on performance metrics and control operational costs.

Support capacity planning and define investment requirements.

Ensure cost-effective fleet maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Strong safety focus

Pressure equipment maintenance experience or technical background

Gas/high-hazard manufacturing experience

ISO quality plan and regulated industries experience

Lean/continuous improvement knowledge

Vendor management experience

CMMS experience

Basic gas property understanding

Prioritising safety

Strong communication

Strategic delivery

Coaching ability

Leadership and motivation

Enthusiasm

Strong organisation

Teamwork

Analytical problem-solving skills