Day Instrument Team Leader

Day Instrument Team LeaderWorking LocationGuildford / Basingstoke (Site-Based)Contract TypePermanentBenefitsUp to 15% bonus10% pensionPrivate medical insuranceGroup income protectionLife assurance (8x salary)About the RoleIf you are a Senior Instrument Technician ready to step up into real ownership of maintenance, safety, and team performance, this is an operational site offering genuine responsibility. You will be supporting a well-established organization in the energy sector and will take charge of day-to-day maintenance delivery, team leadership, and plant reliability on a live site.About the SiteThis is a major site within the energy security infrastructure, operating at a high tempo year-round. The plant follows a seasonal cycle: building up capacity in the quieter months and running at peak output during winter demand. The site performs well, handling a live pipeline of maintenance, shutdown, and improvement projects to maintain output. Ongoing investment in the plant's future means increasing demands on the maintenance and engineering teams as the operation scales.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading and supervising a team of technicians and contractorsDriving maintenance performance, safety, and compliance standardsManaging day-to-day maintenance activities, shutdowns, and planningWorking across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systemsUsing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to plan, prioritize, and track workSupporting plant improvements and reliability initiativesEnsuring all work meets regulatory and safety requirementsSupporting reporting, scheduling, and resource planningRequirementsBackground in instrumentation or electrical at NVQ/apprenticeship levelExperience in a supervisory or lead technician roleStrong knowledge of plant maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and control & instrumentation systemsExperience in energy, process, or industrial environmentsUnderstanding of ATEX/DSEAR and hazardous area requirementsExperience with shutdowns, maintenance planning, and CMMS systemsStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsIf you are looking to take real ownership in a dynamic and vital site within the energy sector, this is your opportunity to lead, develop your team, and ensure plant reliability and safety.TPBN1_UKTJ