Job Description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.



Transforming Waste into Value



At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..



Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

We are seeking an experienced

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) - Maintenance Manager

to lead plant maintenance activities and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. This is a senior role with responsibility for people leadership, asset reliability, HSE compliance, and cost control in a regulated industrial environment.

Role Overview

Overall responsibility for the

plant maintenance function

, ensuring continuous facility operation in line with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements. Direct leadership of maintenance teams, with accountability for performance, capability development, and resource planning. Collaborative role working closely with Operations, HSE, and Purchasing to support production schedules and plant availability. Technical authority for maintenance strategy, reliability improvement, and lifecycle asset management. Champion of

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)

culture across all maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities (Non-Exhaustive)

Manage and supervise maintenance engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safe, effective execution of planned and unplanned maintenance. Maintain plant availability in accordance with contractual obligations, leading outage planning and execution. Oversee maintenance budgets, control expenditure, and drive cost-reduction initiatives to improve commercial performance. Ensure full compliance with

UK HSE legislation, environmental permits, and plant operating requirements

, including audits and inspections. Lead root cause investigations, promote robust HSE surveillance, and ensure timely reporting and escalation of incidents or non-compliance.
This list of duties is non-exhaustive and may change in line with business needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

, or equivalent demonstrable experience. Recognised

HSE-accredited training or certifications

. Strong technical grounding in mechanical and electrical systems within industrial environments. Evidence of continuous professional development aligned to maintenance leadership. Formal training in maintenance systems, reliability, or asset management considered advantageous.

Experience

Solid experience

in plant maintenance within

EfW, power generation, or similar process industries

. Proven background in maintaining complex equipment, systems, and material handling operations. Experience developing and implementing

maintenance management systems

(CMMS, preventive and predictive maintenance). Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary maintenance teams in a safety-critical environment. Track record of working within regulated sites requiring environmental and operational permits.

Skills & Competencies

Strong

HSE leadership mindset

, actively promoting a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. Strategic and analytical thinker, able to align maintenance objectives with long-term business goals. Results-driven with strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify efficiency improvements. Proven people-development capability, building skills, performance, and engagement within teams. Excellent communication skills, adaptable under pressure, and confident using

Microsoft Office applications

.

Additional Information

Annual salary review and bonus award Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution Life insurance 4x Salary Disability insurance Private medical and dental insurance Career path options

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.