Maintenance Supervisor

Overview of Responsibilities

The salary for this role is £42,858  (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance – £3,000). Onsite working is expected for 4 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role can be based at  Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. 

The Role

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to support the Electrical Services Group. In this role, you will provide vital engineering expertise to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Culham site’s power supply infrastructure and low-voltage control systems, all while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

You will be responsible for leading small to medium-sized projects involving complex high and low voltage electrical equipment, including minor installations, system modifications, technical assessments, and the preparation of supporting documentation. Additionally, you will carry out fault-finding on electrical systems and ensure that all proposed solutions are technically sound and reliable. The role requires a high level of competency, including the ability to supervise work on electrical systems and maintain a strong focus on safety and performance.

If you can demonstrate the ability to work safely in accordance with written safe systems of work, effectively solve problems, and prioritise tasks to manage your workload efficiently, then we would like to hear from you.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead specific work undertaken by the Electrical Services Group and all associated documentation. Ensure it follows current legislation and codes of practice and delivered safely and effectively.
• Take full ownership of relevant work packages ensuring all technical criteria are satisfied and that work can be carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Take responsibility for design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned electrical systems.
• Preparation of engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements and local rules in support of the Electrical Services Group’s requirements.
• Interpret supplier requirements and submit related documentation for review and approval, considering costs are controlled within Group budgetary constraints.
• Provide assurance by calculation, analysis and review of existing electrical switchgear and cabling.
• Act as Owner and be responsible for items of plant/equipment at the individual item or sub-system level.
• Responsible for the planning of the maintenance plan and agreeing the schedule with appropriate operations and seamlessly integrate maintenance plans and schedules into the CMMS, leveraging the system to optimize workflow management and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on CMMS utilization and maintenance planning processes, fostering skill development and proficiency.
• Integrate planned maintenance activities with reactive or corrective maintenance arising from breakdowns or faults, ensuring effective resolution of issues.
• Provide advice on the electrical design of equipment to ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice, consulting with a Subject Matter Expert (SAP(E)) as needed.