Site Maintenance Engineer

Middlesbrough
2 weeks ago
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I am currently recruiting for a Global Chemical Manufacturing Client for the below position on a temporary basis while we recruit for the role on a permanent basis. applicants who are available on a temporary basis but interested in a permanent role are welcome to apply;

Job Title: Site Maintenance Manager

Location: Teesside

Job Purpose

The Site Maintenance Manager will provide professional expertise in Site Maintenance Management, ensuring plant operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness within budget constraints. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage a multi-discipline maintenance team, liaise with contractors, and drive improvements in safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities



Oversee and ensure the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance schedules.

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Lead a multi-discipline maintenance team, assigning tasks and providing technical guidance.

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Liaise with specialist sub-contractors and plant personnel to scope, install, and execute projects to site standards.

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Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities for improvement in safety and operational efficiency.

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Maintain accurate site records of maintenance activities, including equipment specifications, repairs, inspections, and downtime.

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Prepare and provide maintenance reports, including KPIs such as plant/equipment downtime, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).

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Ensure the availability of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies while balancing cost control and downtime risk reduction.

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Support the planning and execution of CAPEX programme projects.

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Ensure all maintenance activities comply with corporate, departmental, and legislative requirements.

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Collaborate with other Area Maintenance Managers to optimise total maintenance performance across Teesside manufacturing operations.

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Attend Safety and Outage Event meetings, as well as customer-specific health and safety training sessions.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

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Foundation Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

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Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Maintenance and Operations.

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Experience working in COMAH-regulated Chemical or Petrochemical plants.

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Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

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Extensive experience in Chemical & Polymers Projects (Greenfield and Brownfield).

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Significant maintenance experience across multiple trades.

Reporting & Compliance

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The Site Maintenance Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Maintenance.

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Responsible for ensuring all maintenance work adheres to legal and corporate standards, procedures, and best practices.

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Accountable for maintaining compliance with clients Operations Management System (OMS) and Maintenance Procedures (MPs)

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