Maintenance Manager

Austin Fraser; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy from waste sector is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead their maintenance department in Plymouth. This pivotal role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and sustainability while overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess an HND in engineering and a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering. With a competitive salary and a benefits package including a car allowance and private healthcare, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in operational management.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained engineering background with HND or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance department ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

HND in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Planned maintenance system

Quality Assurance processes

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading company in the energy from waste sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager for its site in Plymouth.
The Maintenance Manager role comes with a salary of £70,000 - £72,000, bonus, pension, and other benefits.
If you're a Maintenance Manager looking to work for an organisation that prioritises safety, efficiency, and sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Maintenance Manager Role

Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will:

1. Lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
2. Develop and manage the maintenance budget.
3. Oversee all procurement activities for the department.
4. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
5. Produce reports in line with company and contractual requirements.
6. Take responsibility for the maintenance of high-pressure steam raising plant.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. An apprentice-trained engineering background, qualified to HND level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
2. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control engineering.
3. Familiarity with welding techniques and Quality Assurance processes.
4. Experience managing a planned maintenance system and budget.
5. Knowledge of current health & safety regulations (minimum IOSH Managing Safely), CDM, and pressure systems regulations.
6. Proven experience in a supervisory maintenance role within a process industry, ideally involving high-pressure steam systems.

Personal Skills

The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who is:

1. A strong leader, capable of managing and motivating teams and contractors.
2. An effective communicator, with excellent organisational skills.
3. A practical problem solver with strong analytical abilities.

Salary and Benefits of the Maintenance Manager Role

£70,000 - £72,000
Benefits package including car allowance and private healthcare.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.