Engineering Maintenance Lead: Plant Reliability

E3 Recruitment Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Annual bonus

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Manager for a leading COMAH facility in the UK. You will lead the maintenance function, drive asset reliability and oversee contractor performance on major projects.

The role requires strong leadership in a chemical/process environment, with a track record of delivering safe, cost-conscious plant improvements. Degree-level qualification and safety certifications are preferred; exposure to shutdown planning is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a chemical/COMAH or process manufacturing setting.
• Strong delivery, contractor management, shutdown planning and KPI management.
• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/EC&I or Chemical/Process; IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coach the maintenance team to deliver safe and efficient engineering activities.
• Manage preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to maximise plant reliability and availability.
• Coordinate contractor performance ensuring safety, quality and cost control.
• Deliver shutdowns and turnaround activities safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning, scheduling and CMMS usage.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve asset performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

KPI management

Continuous improvement

Asset reliability

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/EC&I/Chemical Eng degree

Job description

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Manager for a leading COMAH facility in the UK. You will lead the maintenance function, drive asset reliability and oversee contractor performance on major projects.

The role requires strong leadership in a chemical/process environment, with a track record of delivering safe, cost-conscious plant improvements. Degree-level qualification and safety certifications are preferred; exposure to shutdown planning is beneficial.