Astutes Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at a Biomass facility in Sittingbourne, Kent. This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary and company benefits including but not limited to car allowance, bonus and location allowance. If youre 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 duties Reporting to the Plant 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 qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Minimum of 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 skills The 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 Competitive salary with benefits package including car allowance and annual bonus. Full-time, site-based role (40 hours per week). Astute 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 governments 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.