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 Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers for the automotive, aerospace, electrical / electronic technology, energy, engineering and manufacturing, with a portfolio of services including advertising search, permanent and contract recruitment services.