Maintenance and Repair Lead

Maintenance and Repair Lead

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

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.

Benefits of a Maintenance and Repair Lead

• Additional Leave: Enjoy extra time off.
• Company Events: Participate in various company events.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Benefit from our cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Health & Wellbeing: Engage in our health & wellbeing programme.
• Life Insurance: Coverage through our life insurance plan.
• Referral Programme: Take advantage of our referral programme.
• Pension Contributions: Enhanced pension contributions.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance and Repair Lead

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

Qualifications and Experience Required

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

Desirable Qualifications for a Maintenance and Repair Lead

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

Join us at Hinkley Point C and be a part of a project that is shaping the future of energy in the UK.

For further information and a chance to be put forward, kindly contact Kyle Young on or Email: .

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