Maintenance Manager

Our client, a major UK terminal operator, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across four COMAH-regulated terminals, with a primary base at their Teesside sites. The successful candidate will be based between the offices at North Tees and Seal Sands, overseeing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams and activities across all UK locations.

This is a permanent, full-time Maintenance Manager role offering a high level of responsibility, visibility, and technical leadership in a safety-critical, regulated environment.

Role Overview:
You will coordinate and manage planned and reactive maintenance across multiple terminals, ensuring the reliability, availability and safety of all assets. With responsibility for both mechanical and electrical functions, you ll lead local site teams, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement in compliance and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance teams across four COMAH sites, based at North Tees and Seal Sands
• Deliver and optimise preventive and corrective maintenance programmes using CMMS
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with COMAH and UK safety legislation
• Act as Contract Owner for third-party maintenance service providers
• Support emergency response planning and participate in site inspections and audits
• Manage OPEX maintenance budgets and provide input into CAPEX plans

Essential Requirements:

• Degree-qualified engineer in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in health & safety
• Proven experience managing maintenance in COMAH, terminal, oil & gas or chemical environments
• Strong understanding of safety legislation (COMAH, PUWER, LOLER, DSEAR, etc.)
• Proficient with CMMS and contractor management systems

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Manager seeking to make a strategic impact across a nationally important infrastructure business. You ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to operational excellence and safety leadership.

To find out more or express your interest in the Maintenance Manager position, please get in touch.