Overhaul & Repair Team Leader

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Why You Will Love this Job

Overhaul & Repair Team Leader

Location: Knowsley, with extensive UK travel and occasional overseas requirements

Are you an experienced engine overhaul professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality technical work? Clarke Energy is looking for an Overhaul & Repair Team Leader to join our specialist Overhaul & Repair team, leading engineers through major overhauls, repairs and refurbishment projects on Jenbacher gas engines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable leader who enjoys developing people, maintaining high standards and ensuring critical engine overhaul projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

About the Role

As an Overhaul & Repair Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supervising a team of Overhaul & Repair Engineers working both within our Knowsley Overhaul & Repair Centre and at customer sites across the UK.

You will provide technical leadership throughout engine overhaul and repair projects, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. Acting as the key point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders and project teams, you will play a vital role in delivering successful overhaul projects and maintaining Clarke Energy's reputation for technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Engine Overhaul & Technical Leadership

• •Lead and supervise the overhaul, repair, refurbishment and decoking of Jenbacher gas engines
• •Provide technical guidance and support to engineers throughout overhaul activities
• •Make informed decisions regarding technical issues and approved variations to scope of work
• •Carry out technical evaluations and identify opportunities to improve project delivery and outcomes
• •Ensure all overhaul and repair work is completed to the required quality standards, within scope and to agreed timescales
• •Support hands-on overhaul activities where required and contribute to successful project delivery

Leadership & Team Management

• •Lead, motivate and support a team of Overhaul & Repair Engineers
• •Monitor individual and team performance, providing coaching, guidance and constructive feedback
• •Conduct objective setting, performance reviews and development discussions
• •Identify training and development requirements and provide recommendations to the Overhaul & Repair Manager
• •Promote a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
• •Provide first-stage leadership support and guidance on employee matters in conjunction with management and HR

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• •Act as the primary point of contact for customers during overhaul and repair activities
• •Build and maintain positive relationships with customer representatives and site personnel
• •Liaise closely with Clarke Energy Area Managers regarding project activities within their regions
• •Provide regular progress updates to the Overhaul & Repair Manager and, where applicable, the Overhaul Project Manager
• •Ensure clear communication of project status, risks, lessons learned and completion outcomes

Health, Safety & Environment

• •Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• •Promote safe working practices across all overhaul activities
• •Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings to team members
• •Ensure compliance with both Clarke Energy and customer-specific site regulations
• •Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety awareness and workshop discipline

Planning & Materials Management

• •Coordinate with the Parts team to ensure required materials and components are available when needed
• •Monitor overhaul progress against agreed schedules and labour budgets
• •Support effective management of scope changes and additional work requirements
• •Ensure accurate completion of project documentation, reports and records

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills

• •Strong technical understanding of reciprocating gas engines and power generation equipment
• •Proven experience carrying out major engine overhauls and repairs
• •Strong knowledge of Jenbacher engine overhaul activities
• •Ability to diagnose technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions
• •Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements within an engineering environment

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• •A confident and approachable leader who can motivate and develop others
• •Trustworthy, professional and self-motivated
• •Highly organised with strong planning and coordination skills
• •Focused, resilient and capable of delivering results under pressure
• •Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• •Commercially aware and capable of managing priorities effectively
• •A strong problem-solver who takes ownership and accountability

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• •Extensive experience working on reciprocating gas engines and generating equipment
• •Proven experience leading or supervising engineering teams
• •Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• •Full UK driving licence (Category B)
• •Experience delivering engine overhaul or repair projects safely and successfully

Desirable

• •Strong knowledge and experience of Jenbacher engine overhauls
• •Previous experience within a workshop, overhaul or service engineering environment
• •Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• •Understanding of Jenbacher and Clarke Energy P&IDs
• •Experience acting as the lead engineer on customer-facing projects

What's in it for You?

• •Competitive salary
• •25 days' annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• •Holiday buy and sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• •7% company pension contribution
• •Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable)
• •Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• •Leadership development and progression opportunities within a grow