Head of Maintenance

A leading UK energy business are seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to lead and shape maintenance operations across a national network. This newly created role will drive standardisation, efficiency, and best practice in maintenance processes across a diverse portfolio, including depots, forecourts, and terminals.
You will report directly to the Head of Engineering and play a pivotal role in the Safety, Sustainability & Engineering function. Overseeing two regional Engineering Managers (North and South), you will set the blueprint for maintenance excellence, ensuring robust governance, process development, and strategic oversight.


Role: Head of Maintenance 
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonuses 
Location: Nationwide (ideally centrally located) 


Key Responsibilities for the Head of Maintenance 

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of Engineering Managers and the wider Maintenance Team
• Develop, implement, and audit maintenance processes, policies, and procedures
• Define governance frameworks and oversee service level agreements
• Manage asset performance and maintenance budgets (c. £5m)
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Director to standardise maintenance across the group
• Support major project delivery from a maintenance perspective
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on process improvement

Requirements for the Head of Maintenance 

• Significant experience in Oil & Gas or closely related downstream industries
• Proven leadership of engineering teams in regulated environments (fuel, petroleum, chemical, hazardous waste)
• Strong technical qualifications in Engineering (Master’s, Degree, HNC, or HND)
• Experience in COMAH-regulated environments highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Comfortable working remotely with occasional travel; ideally based with good transport links 

This is a great opportunity for a Head of Maintenance to shape and lead all of the Engineering activity for a major business.  
Apply on-line or call Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential discussion    technical-network.co.uk
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