EC&I Maintenance Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Northwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable energy is seeking an experienced EC&I Maintenance Team Leader to oversee their O&M team for the Lostock Sustainable Energy Project. This role involves managing maintenance operations, ensuring high safety standards, and leading a skilled team to optimize plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' EC&I Power Plant Maintenance experience in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional, safety-focused environment.
• Commitment to high health & safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the EC&I maintenance team and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Overseeing maintenance contractors and support organisations.
• Driving improvements in plant operations and system reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline

NEBOSH or IOSH

Tools

MS Office

ERP/CMMS systems

Job description

Job Description

H9 Talent Solutions are exclusively partnered with FCC Environment to deliver their O&M team for the Lostock Sustainable Energy Project. We are currently hiring for an EC&I Maintenance Team Leader to lead the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) section of the maintenance team, ensuring plant reliability and high standards of safety, compliance and performance.

You’ll be responsible for managing, developing, and coordinating the team and activities required to meet operational and engineering targets in a dynamic, safety-first environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Leading the EC&I maintenance team and supporting the Maintenance Manager with day-to-day operations
• Coordinating planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance across plant equipment
• Overseeing maintenance contractors and support organisations
• Developing staff through appraisals, training, and dual-skilling initiatives
• Planning and managing outages, budgets, and maintenance of critical EC&I spares
• Acting as a HV selected person and contributing to safe and efficient HV maintenance up to 132kV
• Maintaining quality control and adherence to HSE standards, actively participating in HSE initiatives and forums
• Supporting other UK stations if required and standing in for the Maintenance Manager when needed
• Driving improvements in plant operations, team performance, and system reliability
• Managing maintenance projects and contributing to the overall success of the EfW operation
• Contributing to improvement projects, streamlining maintenance processes and enhancing system safety
• Being on-call and providing leadership during dynamic conditions (e.g., plant start-ups or faults)

Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ EC&I Power Plant Maintenance experience in a supervisory role
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Strong working knowledge of thermal plant operations and systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional, safety-focused environment
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage a team and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Motivated, hands-on leader with strong organisational and people management skills
• Collaborative and approachable personality with the ability to inspire and guide a team
• Able to thrive in a performance-driven environment and work flexibly when needed
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach
• Commitment to high health & safety and environmental standards
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with a drive to improve operational effectiveness

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• Computer literacy, including MS Office and ERP/CMMS systems