Maintenance Inspection Manager (Mechanical)

Kanadevia Inova; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation leader in waste management is seeking a Maintenance Inspection Manager (Mechanical) in Hinckley. This role involves providing technical oversight for mechanical maintenance activities, mentoring field teams in best practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering and experience within Power Plants or Waste-to-Energy sectors. Salary range is between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum, with potential for overtime earnings.

Benefits

Annual salary review and company weighted bonus

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical and dental insurance

Career development and growth opportunities

Smart/hybrid working options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level experience in mechanical maintenance, field service, or operations.
• Proven experience in hands-on mechanical inspection and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with digital field service/maintenance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed inspections and maintenance activities for compliance.
• Mentor and develop field service teams in mechanical best practices.
• Support audits and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Education

Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value.

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Maintenance Inspection Manager (Mechanical) to serve as the on‑site technical authority for Category 4 & 5 service works. This leadership role ensures all mechanical maintenance, inspection, and service activities meet customer requirements, technical specifications, industry standards, and contractual timelines. Acting as both a technical expert and hands‑on support to daily site operations, the Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in driving QHSE excellence, guiding field teams, and strengthening Kanadevia Inova’s position as a trusted technical partner. We are looking for someone who is familiar with grates and grate technology and used to driving works at site. Ideally.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Maintenance Execution

• Lead detailed inspections and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with mechanical, quality, and safety standards.
• Serve as the primary on‑site technical authority and customer‑facing expert for mechanical matters.
• Identify, report, and help resolve mechanical deviations or issues impacting performance or scope.
• Provide expert direction on dismantling, assembly, installation, and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all mechanical works align with technical specifications, manufacturer guidelines, and contractual requirements.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and develop field service teams in mechanical best practices and safe working methods.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical Services, BL WtX, and Pools to coordinate work execution.
• Support a strong performance culture built on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Drive improvements to maintenance processes, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical development initiatives across service operations.

Compliance & Reporting

• Enforce strict adherence to QHSE standards through inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance records, inspection reports, time sheets, and incident logs.
• Ensure all reporting supports traceability, compliance, and technical accuracy.
• Support audits, customer reviews, and internal compliance processes.

Local Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mechanical service and project activities safely, on time, and on budget using both direct and subcontracted teams.
• Represent Kanadevia Inova professionally on‑site, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Apply deep mechanical knowledge of solid‑fuelled power plant technology.
• Conduct troubleshooting, diagnosis, and maintenance on grate and combustion equipment.
• Support tendering and cost modelling by estimating manpower and technical requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Familiar with grates and grate technology and used to driving works at site. Ideally.
• Mid‑to‑senior level experience in mechanical maintenance, field service, or operations—ideally within Power Plants, Waste‑to‑Energy, or industrial facilities.
• Proven experience in hands‑on mechanical inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance management.
• Familiarity with matrix organisations and digital field service/maintenance management tools.
• Fluent in the local language and English; additional languages are a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strong QHSE mindset with unwavering commitment to safe working practices.
• Customer‑focused, proactive, and adaptable in demanding site environments.
• Technically strong with excellent judgement and problem‑solving ability.
• Effective leader with strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the designated region.

Additional Information

Salary between £55,000-£65,000 per annum d.o.e. This role can at times attract a lot of overtime, so the additional earnings can be quite high.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Benefits

• Annual salary review and company weighted bonus
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance (4× salary) and disability insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Smart/hybrid working options (role dependent)
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance resources
• Cycle to Work Scheme