Mechanical Team Leader

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave (incl. bank holidays)

Enhanced pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group seeks an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) for a UK manufacturing site in Ellesmere Port. You will lead the maintenance team, manage contractors and CMMS records, and ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires delivering three annual shutdowns and driving reliability, with overtime during shutdowns. Competitive benefits and a strong safety culture are provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced maintenance leader with a mechanical background.
• Proven ability to manage a team and contractors safely.
• Experience with CMMS, spares management and maintenance standards.
• COMAH site experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at a UK site.
• Oversee planned, preventive and corrective maintenance to meet priorities safely and efficiently.
• Develop and manage the maintenance team, contractors and CMMS records.
• Drive equipment reliability and cost savings with planning, reliability and procurement teams.
• Deliver three planned shutdowns per year and coordinate major works.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

CMMS

Critical spares management

Maintenance engineering standards

IOSH/NEBOSH

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

COMAH site experience

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Team Leader + 55,000- 60,000 Basic + Bonus + Benefits + Industrial Engineering + Ellesmere Port

Company

Our client is a leading European producer of sustainable, waste-based biodiesel, backed by a major international organisation. With operations across the UK and Europe, the business is committed to supporting the transition to lower-carbon transport through innovative technology, sustainable production and operational excellence. With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement and employee development, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation within a growing and forward-thinking industry.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) to lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at a key UK manufacturing site. Working Monday to Friday, 8am4pm, you will take ownership of planned, preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational priorities. You will lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, manage contractors, oversee maintenance stores and critical spares, and ensure accurate work records are maintained through the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Working closely with planning, reliability and procurement teams, you will drive equipment reliability, improve maintenance performance and identify opportunities for cost savings. You will also play a key role in delivering three planned shutdowns each year, coordinating major maintenance works within demanding timeframes. Overtime and extended hours during shutdown periods will be required.

Person

We are looking for a confident, proactive and autonomous maintenance leader who can take ownership, make decisions and drive results with minimal supervision. Proven leadership experience is essential, with the ability to manage and develop a team, lead contractors, prioritise workloads and maintain high standards of safety and performance. You will ideally have a mechanical maintenance background within the oil and gas, chemical, process or a similar heavy industrial environment, supported by a relevant trade apprenticeship. Experience with CMMS, critical spares management and maintenance engineering standards is important, while COMAH site experience, an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and developing others. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive employment package, including 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced pension and company sick pay, life assurance, healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced family leave.

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