Maintenance Workshop Foreman

Archer; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Team Leader in Blackburn, UK. The role requires mentoring team members and ensuring high standards of equipment maintenance and safety. Candidates should have substantial experience in the oil & gas sector with strong mechanical skills and the ability to foster a positive safety culture. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3/5 years in an equivalent role supervising employees.
• 5 years of equipment maintenance field experience.
• 10 years minimum in the oil & gas sector.
• Mechanical experience is essential.
• Hydraulic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Well Services Maintenance Team and allocate work as requested.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping for a safe workplace.
• Review equipment maintenance checklists per company policies.
• Audit work methods to ensure service quality compliance.
• Mentor other team members to ensure optimum service quality.

Skills

Fluent in written and verbal English

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High school diploma or technical certification recognized by industry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reporting line

This position reports directly to the UK Well Services Workshop Supervisor.

Role

Lead the Well Services Maintenance Team/Allocating Work as requested by the Maintenance Workshop Supervisor.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

• Maintain a High Standard of Housekeeping in all work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace
• Lead Safety Culture with focus on Archer with five core value in line with other workshop personnel
• Lead the Well Services Maintenance Team/Allocating Work as requested by the Maintenance Workshop Supervisor
• Review all equipment Maintenance Checklist in line with Archer's policies and procedures
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in compiling equipment documentation and certification prior to sign off
• Make recommendations for improvement to the departments performance and efficiency
• Audit Work methods, checklists, maintenance processes to ensure service quality compliance
• Mentor other team members to ensure optimum service quality
• Manage workshop personnel.
  • workforce planning,
  • workmanship standards,
  • training, and competency validation (with support from the Maintenance Supervisor).
• Inspect equipment during and after completion for Workmanship,quality and cleanliness of assigned areas

Qualifications/Education

• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Technical qualifications in mechanical maintenance

Experience

Previous experience of supervising employees in an oilfield workshop

• In Equivalent Role: 3/5 yrs
• Equipment Maintenance Field Experience: 5 yrs
• Oil & Gas Sector Experience: 10 yrs minimum
• High school dipolma or technical certification recognised by industry
• Mechanical experience essential.
• Hydraulic experience preferred
• Be able to understand engineering drawings or documentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word (Basic)
• Basic Numeracy and literacy skills

Personal skills

• Self-motivated
• Punctual
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team