Job Title: Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) – Location: Ellesmere Port (Stanlow / AOT) – Salary: £55,000-£60,000 plus generous overtime opportunities.
Benefits
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Overtime: Monday-Friday above 37.5 hours (1.5x normal time), Sat/Sun double time
- Expected OT: Two shutdowns per year (70hrs per shutdown) plus 15-20 hrs per month on average
- Holidays: 33 days per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Pension: 8% company contribution, minimum 5% employee contribution
- Bonus Scheme: 10% discretionary bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Monitor and update the CMS system, ensuring accurate records of completed tasks.
- Manage maintenance-related inventory, including tools, spare parts, and consumables.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7-10 employees, including training and performance management.
- Promote and drive a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) practices.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.
- Effectively manage contractors, ensuring work is conducted safely and to company standards.
- Participate in the maintenance call‑out rota as required.
- Work Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, plus two shutdowns per year.
Qualifications
- Trade-based mechanical apprenticeship.
- Experience in mechanical maintenance within the Oil, Gas, or Chemical industry.
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering standards.
- Experience using CMS systems.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Budget awareness and ability to develop others.
- HNC Mech Eng (desirable).
- Relevant safety qualification e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH.
- Experience with critical spares management.
- Experience leading teams of contractors.
Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader in Ellesmere Port employer: Technical Partners
Technical Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and professional growth. Located in Ellesmere Port, our team enjoys a strong commission structure and the opportunity to thrive in a hybrid work environment, making it an ideal place for ambitious recruitment professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the Building Envelope sector.
