Overhaul & Repair Team Leader - Jenbacher Gas Engines

About the role

Clarke Energy is looking for an Overhaul & Repair Team Leader to lead its specialist Overhaul & Repair team. The role leads engineers through major overhauls, repairs and refurbishment projects on Jenbacher gas engines, based in Knowsley with extensive UK travel and occasional overseas requirements. The team works at the Knowsley Overhaul & Repair Centre and at customer sites across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the overhaul, repair, refurbishment and decoking of Jenbacher gas engines, giving technical guidance and support to engineers
• Make technical decisions on issues and approved variations to the scope of work, and evaluate projects to improve delivery
• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers, set objectives, run performance reviews and recommend training
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and stakeholders, liaising with area managers and project managers and reporting progress, risks and lessons learned
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies, deliver toolbox talks and maintain workshop discipline
• Coordinate with the Parts team, monitor progress against schedule and budget, manage scope changes and complete project documentation

Required profile

• Extensive experience on reciprocating gas engines and generating equipment
• Proven experience leading or supervising engineering teams
• Experience delivering engine overhaul or repair projects safely and successfully
• Full UK Category B driving licence
• Strong verbal and written English
• Confident, trustworthy, organised and able to deliver under pressure

Required skills

• Strong technical understanding of reciprocating gas engines and power generation equipment
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and solve them practically
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements in engineering
• Desirable: strong knowledge of Jenbacher engine overhauls, workshop/service engineering background, good IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and knowledge of Jenbacher and Clarke Energy P&IDs

What we offer

• Competitive salary and 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• 7% company pension contribution
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance where applicable
• Training, development and leadership progression opportunities