Maintenance & Repair Lead

Maintenance and Repair LeadLocation: Hinkley Point C, SomersetSalary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the maintenance and repair operations at one of the UK's most prestigious and impactful projects? Hinkley Point C, the UK's first new-build nuclear power station in a generation, is critical to achieving the nation's Net Zero targets, and we're looking for a dynamic individual to join our team.

About the Role:As Maintenance and Repair Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring the post-construction care and maintenance of the Hinkley Point C site is delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Working closely with the Operations Director, site teams, and key stakeholders, you will lead a dedicated team to uphold operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the maintenance and repair team, ensuring the site is maintained in line with client and project requirements.
• Oversee post-construction delivery, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop risk assessments, method statements, and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure site conditions are safe, tidy, and secure, contributing to a culture of "Zero Harm."
• Manage quality, productivity, and resource utilisation across site operations.
• Supervise and support commissioning, defect management, and site close-out processes.
• Proactively engage in project planning, reviews, and reporting to support successful delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, promoting innovation and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Relevant construction or engineering qualification (Level 3 ONC or above preferred).
• Level 3 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision or equivalent.
• Valid health and safety qualification and CSCS Engineer Skill Card or JIB/ECS (Black).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects, preferably in nuclear or regulated industries.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience in managing site teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 4/5 qualifications in Facilities or Site Management.
• Chartered status or working towards membership with CIOB or CIBSE.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or Asta Power Project.
• Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions or similar regulated environments.

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