Maintenance Team Leader

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a proactive Maintenance Team Leader to oversee compliance and maintenance activities at their Riverside site. This role offers a competitive salary and a company pension scheme, along with opportunities for professional development. You will lead a dedicated team, manage maintenance budgets, and implement safety initiatives while ensuring operational efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Supportive Leadership

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering qualification (HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in leading maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Team ensuring compliance with standards.
• Develop and manage maintenance plans to meet operational targets.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Maintenance Planning

Education

HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team are working with a leading renewable energy provider, known for its strong focus on sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Maintenance Team Leader for its Riverside site.

This strategically important Maintenance Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, and training and development.

If you’re a Maintenance Team Leader looking to join an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Site Leader, you will:

* Lead the Maintenance Team, ensuring full compliance with legal, health & safety, and environmental standards.
* Develop and manage preventative and reactive maintenance plans to meet operational, compliance, and output targets.
* Coordinate resources for maintenance activities, ensuring timely response to reduce production downtime.
* Monitor and assess maintenance KPIs, using trend data to drive a culture of data-led decision-making.
* Complete fault diagnosis and resolution to prevent reoccurrence.
* Plan and oversee shutdowns, ensuring all parts, labour, and safety protocols are in place.
* Manage the sites maintenance budget in collaboration with the Site Leader.
* Ensure all PPMs are completed and documented; analyse equipment failures to identify root causes.
* Maintain the site’s inventory and spare parts system, contributing to the ongoing FMECA study.
* Oversee contractor activities, ensuring safety protocols and compliance are maintained.
* Support the implementation of company-wide safety initiatives and best practices.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* A recognised engineering or technical qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, or equivalent).
* Proven experience in leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Strong knowledge of compliance regulations and safety standards.
* Experience managing budgets and maintenance planning tools (e.g., CMMS).
* Familiarity with Management of Change and continuous improvement processes.

Personal Skills

The Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

* Proactive and highly organised, with a strong attention to detail.
* A confident leader and team player who can develop others and build positive working relationships.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
* Analytical, with a data-driven mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
* Hands-on and capable of stepping in during critical maintenance periods when necessary.

Salary and Benefits of the Maintenance Team Leader Role

* Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
* Company pension scheme
* Supportive leadership and a culture of development
* Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the renewable energy sector

INDREN

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.