Mechanical Team Lead

What will you do? Make an impact!

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and supervision of site Mechanical Technicians as well as contractual staff, to achieve an efficient maintenance function, while adhering to all relevant legislation as applicable to a top tier COMAH site. 

The successful candidate will be accountable for the provision of all mechanical support to the Ops & Engineering teams, ensuring work is completed in accordance with documented work requirements, legislation and the company’s policies and objectives, maintaining and improving performance in the areas of Safety, Quality and Environment and that appropriate repair and maintenance requirements are identified and undertaken as necessary to maintain plant availability and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment of plant defects, specifying remedial action, and proposal of modifications where appropriate, to maintain plant reliability and availability
• Assist in planning and supervision of planned maintenance outages including the annual shutdown.
• Attend maintenance based HSE site intervention meetings as required
• Carry out hazard and risk assessments for routine and defect maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality and Environmental Management System and Health and Safety
• Ensure that all reportees maintain a good standard of housekeeping.
• Advise management of safety issues.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by Site Management
• To provide Mechanical support to Operations and Engineering teams
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with PPM schedule.
• To perform all duties in accordance with documented work requirements, legislation and the company’s policies and objectives, maintaining and improving performance in the areas of Safety, Quality and Environment.
• To be responsible for ensuring that appropriate repair and maintenance requirements are identified and undertaken as necessary to maintain plant availability and improve efficiency.

Do you have what it takes?

Essential:

• NVQ Level III or HNC in Engineering maintenance or Recognised technicians’ apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of various pump systems (centrifugal, piston, mono) as well as conveyors, elevators, shredders, hydraulics, filter presses, bearings, gear boxes, fans etc.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, as well as specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• COMPEX 11
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of DCS, ESD and PLC based control systems 

Desirable:

• Experience with working in a Hazardous Area Environment.
• Waste management experience
• Continuous processing Plant experience
• FLT Driver

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus – up to £39,000 (dependent on experience)
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)