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Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader - EfW Power Station

Rivenhall
7 months ago
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Astute's Power Team is partnered with a major waste management and energy company to recruit for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join their new Energy from Waste Power Station in Essex.

The vital Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role comes with a competitive basic salary + bonus + benefits.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer/Team Leader, or an experienced Mechanical Technician, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading a team of mechanical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability
Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
Supervising and directing contractors.
Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified
Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerised Maintenance Management System
Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally a HNC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

Proven supervisory / management experience in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation, COMAH sites, Paper Mills, Pharmaceutical sites, FMCG, etc
Experience in maintaining and working on a variety of mechanical equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as PSSR

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role

Competitive Basic Salary
On call allowance paid as a % of salary
Performance related bonus
Other company benefits
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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

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