Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader - Coolkeeragh

Electricity Supply Board; Maydown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Maydown is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to oversee all mechanical maintenance at the Coolkeeragh Power Station. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and an engineering degree. Responsibilities include leading a maintenance team, scheduling mechanical tasks, and implementing safety standards. This role offers a progressive, hybrid working model and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Access to staff well-being programmes

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance environment required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work is essential.
• Supervisory experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Managing all mechanical maintenance of all systems on site.
• Leading and empowering a maintenance team.
• Scheduling and optimising mechanical maintenance activities.

Skills

5 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance environment

Understanding of mechanical, heavy rotational and pressure systems

Organise and prioritise work

Supervisory experience

Leading a customer focused team

Project management and planning skills

Education

Engineering Degree or suitable qualification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader - Coolkeeragh

Vacancy Number: 27563

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

Coolkeeragh Power Station comprises CCGT and OCGT plants in the Maydown, N. Ireland.

Coolkeeragh Power Station is managed, maintained and operated to strict efficiency and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. Coolkeeragh Power Station operates under the Generation and Trading division of ESB.

This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing candidates to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focused environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. Have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for managing all mechanical maintenance of all systems on site including CCGT and OCGT plants and auxiliaries. They will lead a team to ensure plant is maintained to best international practise. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Leading and empowering a maintenance team.
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Implementation and development of maintenance management systems
• Development and management of applicable maintenance contracts including the management of contractors.
• Operating and developing the Safe System of Work safety rules package as a Permit holder and Work Controller.
• Being a leading participant in the planning, organising and implementation of annual overhauls.
• Project management as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of mechanical, heavy rotational and pressure systems.
• Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.
• Preferably will have supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a customer focused team.
• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills

Qualifications

• A recognised 3rd level qualification Engineering Degree or a suitable qualification combined with extensive power station experience.

Location

Coolkeeragh Power Station, Maydown, N.Ireland.

Reporting to

Maintenance Manager, Coolkeeragh

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to a net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

28th November 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [e-mail]

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net‑zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.