Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

Jersey Electricity Plc; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste and resource management company is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to oversee the mechanical section of the maintenance team. This full-time position involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to overall plant reliability while providing on-the-job training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits including high street savings

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory mechanical maintenance role.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical maintenance team and support daily operations.
• Manage planned and breakdown maintenance issues.
• Drive improvements in plant operations and team performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader
Salary – Competitive
Hours – 40 hours per week, 08:00am to 16:30pm
Location – Lostock EfW, CW9 7ZR

As a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader at FCC Environment, you will lead the mechanical section of the maintenance team, ensuring plant reliability and high standards of safety, compliance, and performance. You’ll be responsible for managing, developing, and coordinating the team and activities required to meet operational and engineering targets in a dynamic, safety-first environment.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme
On-the-job training and progression
Recognition scheme
Refer a friend programme
Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

Leading the Mechanical maintenance team and supporting the Maintenance Manager with day-to-day operations
Coordinating planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance across plant equipment
Overseeing maintenance contractors and support organisations
Developing staff through appraisals, training, and dual-skilling initiatives
Planning and managing outages, budgets, and maintenance of critical mechanical spares
Dealing with the written scheme of examination and pressure parts legislation, ensuring all parts of Lostock plant stay compliant.
Maintaining quality control and adherence to HSE standards, actively participating in HSE initiatives and forums
Supporting other UK stations if required and standing in for the Maintenance Manager when needed
Driving improvements in plant operations, team performance, and system reliability
Managing maintenance projects and contributing to the overall success of the EfW operation
Contributing to improvement projects, streamlining maintenance processes and enhancing system safety
Being on-call and providing leadership during dynamic conditions (e.g., plant start-ups or faults)

What are we looking for?

A motivated, hands-on leader with strong organisational and people management skills
A collaborative and approachable personality with the ability to inspire and guide a team
Someone able to thrive in a performance-driven environment and work flexibly when needed
A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach
A commitment to high health & safety and environmental standards
A proactive, adaptable mindset with a drive to improve operational effectiveness

Essential Experience:

HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical preferred)
At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory mechanical maintenance role within a power plant or similar heavy industrial environment
Proven leadership and team development experience
Strong knowledge of thermal plant processes, steam cycle chemistry, and rotating/mechanical equipment
Familiarity with safety rules, permit systems, and compliance monitoring
Good commercial awareness including experience managing budgets and contracts
Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office software
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (preferred) or strong working knowledge of HSE principles
Comfortable reading and interpreting technical drawings and maintenance documentation

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise landfill by transforming waste into valuable resources.

Operating over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales and employing around 4,200 people, we are at the forefront of tackling climate change and supporting the UK’s energy recovery goals.

We value people who bring ideas, drive, and determination to help us achieve more—and we hope that includes you.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

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