Maintenance Team Leader

Baker Hughes; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy technology company based in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to drive maintenance operations and ensure equipment reliability. The successful candidate will oversee a team, manage schedules, and troubleshoot complex issues. Strong experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance is required, along with leadership abilities. Join a team that values innovation and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of plant equipment.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team.
• Willingness to train and learn on unique machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians in maintenance tasks.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules and work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader – Flexible Pipe Systems

As part of the Flexible Pipe Systems Offshore team based in Newcastle UK, you will be joining an established business and team with expertise in pipe design, manufacturing, and installation. This combination helps customers increase production and asset integrity while reducing costs associated with a pipeline system.

Partner with the best

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Leader to oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and team performance. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, optimizing asset life cycles, and driving continuous improvement across all maintenance activities.

As a Maintenance Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating a team of mechanical and electrical technicians in preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Developing and managing maintenance schedules, work orders, and resource allocation to meet operational targets.
• Troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues, providing hands-on support when needed and handling situations with limited procedures.
• Participating in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and root cause analysis investigations.
• Writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
• Assessing jobs and creating relevant risk assessments where required.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a HNC / be a time served Engineer.
• Have proven experience in a similar role dealing with mechanical and electrical maintenance of plant equipment.
• Be willing to train and learn new skills working on unique machinery.
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels and drive accountability.
• Be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns where possible.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. We reward those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and operating in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you. Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.