Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical)
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About this role
Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England and Amsterdam.
Main Purpose of the Role:
To lead a team to deal with preventative and planned mechanical maintenance ensuring Operational priorities are met and compliant with health, safety and environment.
The role operates Mon to Fri, 8am to 4pm. Overtime is available, and the maintenance team supports 3x planned shutdowns per year for each UK site, during which key maintenance and major works are carried out within defined time windows with extended hours/weekends for the team to execute.
What you will be doing:
Execution of planned, corrective and preventative maintenance schedules.
Monitor and update the CMS system to ensure tasks are closed, with relevant work history.
Oversee the stores process to ensure accurate tracking and management of all maintenance-related inventory, including tools, spare parts, and consumables.
Lead, mentor, and motivate the team, including performance management, training and competence assessment to enhance skills and foster development.
Lead by example in promoting a safety culture, emphasising the importance of SHE practices
Drive continuous improvement within the team, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
Manage contractors effectively to ensure that all outsourced work is conducted safely, within scope, and up to the organisation’s quality and compliance standards.
Your key relationships will be:
You will work closely with the Planner & Reliability Engineer to ensure PM schedules are captured and completed on time.
Work with Procurement to ensure we obtain ‘value for money’ from service providers. Ensure the requisition/PO process is used to get the best value possible for Argent.
Skills and behaviours you will need to be successful:
Good IT Skills (Excel/PowerPoint etc)
Experience of using CMS systems
Knowledge of Maintenance Engineering standards
Leadership Skills
Prioritisation and time management
Good organisational skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Budget awareness
Developing others
Qualifications and experience required:
Trade-based apprenticeship essential.
HNC Mech Eng (desirable)
Relevant safety qualification e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH
Relevant mechanical maintenance experience within the Oil/Gas/Chemical Industry (essential.
COMAH site experience (desirable).
Experience with critical spares management
Experience Leading Teams of Contractors
What we offer:
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Medicash
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Enhanced Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
Free onsite parking
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