Mechanical Inspection Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy from waste company in Leicestershire seeks a Mechanical Inspection Manager to oversee mechanical maintenance and inspection activities. The role offers a salary up to £62,000, private medical benefits, and the chance to join a leading firm in the energy sector. Ideal candidates are experienced Mechanical Engineers with team management experience, strong knowledge of QHSE standards, and a proactive safety mindset. Applications invited from all backgrounds, demonstrating the ability to work in the UK.

Benefits

Private medical

Bonus

Opportunity to join leading energy company

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a heavy industrial setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of QHSE standards and compliance requirements is necessary.
• Hands-on experience within power plants or waste-to-energy sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all mechanical maintenance and inspection activities.
• Act as the on-site technical authority for mechanical systems.
• Oversee installation, repair, and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Customer engagement

Education

Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Digital maintenance tools

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy from waste company to recruit a Mechanical Inspection Manager within their Servicing team to work on site in Leicestershire. The Mechanical Inspection Manager role comes with a salary of up to 62,000 + private medical + benefits. If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with experience managing teams in a heavy industrial setting then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute all mechanical maintenance, inspection, and service activities, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Act as the on-site technical authority, providing expert guidance on mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and complex maintenance tasks.
• Oversee dismantling, assembly, installation, and repair works, ensuring safe and compliant execution across all service scopes.
• Identify, report, and help resolve mechanical deviations, risks, and performance issues impacting quality, safety, or schedule.
• Mentor and support field service teams, promoting mechanical best practices, skills development, and a culture of safety and high performance.
• Coordinate maintenance and project activities with Project Managers, Account Managers, Technical Services, and site leadership to ensure smooth operational delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with QHSE standards, leading inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and delivering robust safety leadership on-site.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including maintenance records, inspection reports, timesheets, incident logs, and customer-facing updates.
• Plan and deliver mechanical service works on time and within budget, managing direct and subcontracted teams while ensuring strong customer engagement and satisfaction.

Professional qualifications

• Higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance within power plants, waste-to-energy, or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor field service teams and manage subcontracted maintenance activities.
• Solid understanding of QHSE standards, safe systems of work, and compliance requirements.
• Experience using digital maintenance or field-service management tools within a matrix organisation.

Personal skills

• Strong safety mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to site challenges.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and influence on-site.
• Reliable, organised, and adaptable, capable of working independently in demanding environments.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary of 52,000 - 62,000
• Benefits including private medical + bonus
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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.