Salary and Total Reward
Salary: £59,870 – £66,522 (dependent on experience)
Total Reward & Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays. Holiday entitlement increases annually after Year 2, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays. Option to accrue additional holiday hours via the accrued hours scheme.
- Annual bonus: Performance‑based bonus up to 10%.
- Pension: Employer contribution of 16% where the employee contributes 11%.
- Private medical insurance: Single cover included.
- Life assurance: 7 × basic salary if opted into the pension scheme; 1 × basic salary if not opted in.
- Flexible working: Flexible start times between 07:30 and 08:00.
Role Purpose
The Maintenance Team Leader (CE&I) will provide hands‑on, discipline‑biased leadership across all maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, calibration, inspection and improvement activities for process plant and associated systems.
This is a visible, people‑focused leadership role within a well‑established and experienced maintenance team. The postholder will act as the work centre owner for CE&I, lead senior technicians, and play a key role in maintenance planning, execution and continuous improvement, whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
The role offers long‑term stability, significant investment in assets and people, and the opportunity to shape capability through training and development.
Working Pattern & Environment
70% office‑based, focused on leadership, planning, coordination and improvement. 30% site‑based, overseeing execution, supporting technicians and maintaining visible leadership.
Stable, established, experienced team with strong retention.
Overtime required during outages: Typically two outages per year. Working pattern: 6 days per week. Expected periods: April–May and September–November.
Key Strategic Context
- The organisation is undergoing a £1.3bn investment programme to increase capacity and sustain long‑term operations.
- Major investment in training and development, including support for formal degree‑level qualifications.
- Strong focus on long‑term workforce capability, not short‑term fixes.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach and support Senior Technicians and CE&I Technicians to deliver safe, high‑quality maintenance outcomes.
- Be present, visible and available for the team – providing support without micromanaging.
- Take full responsibility for training, development and competency planning, ensuring future capability.
- Create a high‑trust, high‑engagement team culture.
Maintenance Execution & Planning
- Coordinate and deliver planned maintenance in line with weekly and daily schedules.
- Act as a key contributor to maintenance planning and scheduling meetings.
- Deputise for the Maintenance Execution Manager when required.
- Support turnaround and outage delivery.
Safety, Compliance & Plant Integrity
- Lead by example in safety, security and environmental compliance.
- Ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times.
- Be responsible for sign‑off of RAMS, technical instructions and work packs.
- Maintain full compliance with regulatory and licence conditions.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Lead fault‑finding, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Contribute to preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in plant reliability, availability and cost efficiency.
Who We’re Looking For
This role suits a hands‑on maintenance professional who has progressed through the ranks into management.
You’ll Be Someone Who:
- Has been “on the tools” and understands the realities of frontline maintenance.
- Brings credibility with technicians through practical experience.
- Is a strong, clear communicator who engages people at all levels.
- Is visible, supportive and approachable – not a micromanager.
- Takes ownership of coaching, development and succession planning.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship in an electrical, instrumentation or control discipline.
- HNC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent).
- Several years’ experience in a front‑line maintenance leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience in a highly regulated or safety‑critical environment.
- Strong knowledge of safe systems of work and risk‑based maintenance.
Desirable
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- IOSH, NEBOSH or similar safety qualification.
Why This Role Stands Out
– Long‑term stability and established, experienced team.
– Major capital investment and modernisation programme.
– Genuine commitment to training, qualifications and internal progression.
– Leadership role with autonomy, influence and visibility.
– Competitive salary, pension and bonus structure.
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