Maintenance Supervisor (Planner)

About First Hydro Company and ENGIE

First Hydro Company operates 2 pumped storage power stations in North Wales. With a combined peak generating capacity of over 2000 MW, these two power stations have reliably supported the UK’s national electricity supply network for decades. Now, the frequently changing demand for electricity with an increasing contribution from renewable sources makes reliable and flexible storage capacity key to delivering clean and reliable energy supplies for the future.

Alongside our generation commitments we are undertaking an exciting programme of major refurbishment at both our power stations to ensure that they continue to meet demand long into the future.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor (Planning) to support the delivery of identified targets within the Production team with responsibility for overall long and short term work planning for Dinorwig and Ffestiniog Power Stations, involving the implementation of the business maintenance philosophy and coordination of daily work.

ABOUT YOU

You will hold a minimum of a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.   Ideally have successfully completed formal training in safety (e.g. IOSH Managing Safety).  As well as formal qualifications and training, candidates are also expected to have relevant experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Planning and scheduling of work in a heavy engineering environment

• Proven leadership skills

• Technical knowledge relating to plant maintenance work in a heavy engineering environment

• A comprehensive understanding of manpower planning

• Understanding of, power plant operations, engineering and maintenance

• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety legislation and its impact on day to day operations

• Strong understanding of QEH&S management systems

• Able to carry out Risk Assessments and Method Statements for a variety of work

• Excellent IT skills andknowledge, including Maintenance Management Systems and MS Project

• The ability to work flexibly and react to unforeseen issues

We are seeking a confident and innovative self-starter with a pragmatic approach to operations, maintenance and engineering.

By joining First Hydro Company you will become part of one of the UK’s most dynamic electricity generators.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN

In return for the above, First Hydro offers the following benefits:

• Salary of between £60k to £67k - starting salary will be dependent upon skills and experience of the successful candidate.

• Private healthcare insurance,

• Annual bonus payment

• Company pension scheme with employer’s contribution of up to 12%

• Annual holiday allowance of 25 days in addition to public holidays.  

• FHC would support the successful candidate in continued development if any of the requirements above are not fully met.

LOCATION

The role will be based at Dinorwig Power Station but there may be some requirement to travel on occasion.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

First Hydro Company operate key infrastructure projects in the UK and will require the successful applicant to undertake national security vetting.

Closing Date 10th November 2024