Maintenance Manager

Astute Technical

  • Dundee
  • £70,000-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
  • Apply easily
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at an Energy from Waste facility in Dundee.This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits such as £7,500 car allowance, pension, private medical insurance and bonus up to 12.5%.If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager with a background in power generation or heavy process industries and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.Responsibilities and dutiesReporting to the Facility Manager, you will:
  • Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled technicians, embedding a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage all aspects of plant maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency.
  • Plan and oversee maintenance outages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Take responsibility for procurement, contractor management, and ensuring value for money across maintenance activities.
  • Monitor budgets and expenditure, contributing to long-term financial planning.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 55001).
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver maintenance strategies and improvement projects.
  • Maintain oversight of critical spares and stock control to support reliability.
Professional qualificationsWe are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent).
  • Proven leadership in a maintenance or engineering role within a power station or similar heavy process industry (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Refinery, Petrochemical, Marine, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of statutory compliance, including PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER.
  • Experience with rotating plant, steam systems, and balance of plant equipment.
  • Proficiency with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Personal skillsThe Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who:
  • Has excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Is commercially astute with experience managing budgets and procurement.
  • Communicates effectively with colleagues, contractors, and regulators.
  • Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role
  • Up to £75,000 per year + 12.5% bonus, 10% pension, £7,500pa car allowance.
  • Company benefits package.
  • Full-time, site-based role (40 hours per week).
INDPOWAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.To apply for this Maintenance Manager opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call to speak to Kelsey Bakovljev who can tell you more. You can also connect with Kelsey on to view other jobs they are recruiting. .Apply nowFirst name(Required)Last name(Required)Email(Required)Mobile numberCVAccepted file types: jpg, png, doc, docx, pdf, rtf, txt, Max. file size: 10 MB.Hidden Consultant EmailHidden application emailHidden Job titleHidden Candidate CountryCAPTCHASimilar jobs
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