Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Maintenance Team Leader for its Dufftown, Moray site.

The Maintenance Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The purpose of this role is to ensure the Maintenance Team meets compliance requirements, support the Site Leader in setting and monitoring budgets, KPI's and ensuring targets are met and exceeded.

If you're a Maintenance Team Leader and are looking to work for an organisation that are forward-thinking and at the forefront of green energy and play a key role in driving environmental progress, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Team Leader role

Reporting to the Site Leader you will:

Develop and ensure adherence to the Maintenance Plan to meet compliance, safety, and production targets. Maintain operational plant safety and environmental standards, with prompt response to breakdowns. Oversee spare parts inventory and regularly review suitability. Monitor and report on production and maintenance KPIs, ensuring corrective actions are in place. Collect and analyse maintenance data to support data-driven decision-making. Train, manage, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring competence and performance. Conduct regular performance reviews and implement training plans for new team members. Promote a positive and collaborative team culture while addressing underperformance and recognising success. Oversee contractor compliance with company safety procedures. Identify and implement opportunities for process and system improvement. Other duties as required.)

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Qualified to a minimum of HND level in an engineering discipline (or equivalent) or can fully demonstrate comparable experience IOSH Certificate/other Safety qualification (desired) Six Sigma or similar process related training (desired) Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

Proven ability analysing data and trends. Strong leadership experience and proven ability in leading a team in plant operations or similar environment meeting production targets. Budget management training and/ or experience. Pro-active problem solver, with strong attention to detail. Excellent communicator and ability to delegate.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Team Leader role

Competitive starting salary - depending on experience. Call out allowance. Pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Life assurance and healthcare. Other benefits to be discussed. #LI-AR1 INDREN

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