Turnaround (TAR) Lead – Site Shutdown Management

About the role

The Turnaround (TAR) Lead is accountable for planning, governance, and execution readiness of site shutdowns, ensuring all activities are safely delivered, compliant, and tightly controlled in scope, schedule, and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and govern shutdown worklists using SAP PM (plans, task lists, notifications).
• Resolve gaps between SAP, planning tools, and plant reality to maintain an accurate, risk‑based scope.
• Own the site shutdown calendar and align it with maintenance and production plans.
• Maintain the annual shutdown timeline, covering preparation, execution, and review phases.
• Monitor contractor spend, purchase orders, and budgets to support cost control and SAP settlement.
• Ensure CDM compliance and coordinate all documentation and duty‑holder requirements.
• Integrate PSSR and PUWER activities, liaising with statutory and insurance inspectors.
• Coordinate contractors, providing clear scope, governance, and on‑site delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned to enhance safety, cost, and performance.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in maintenance, planning, or turnaround/shutdown environments, preferably in high‑hazard process settings.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations, PSSR, PUWER, and permit‑to‑work systems.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organisational, planning, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Financial awareness with experience managing contractor performance and spend.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous.

Required skills

• SAP PM (or similar maintenance management system)
• CDM Regulations
• PSSR (Pre‑Startup Safety Review)
• PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
• IOSH certification
• NEBOSH certification
• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma methodology

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a leading global manufacturing environment
• Permanent role with career growth potential