Jobs, fresher vacancy - Reliability and Compliance Manager Mechanical • West Yorkshire

Company: Adepto Technical Recruitment

West Yorkshire

Primary Role – (overview and overall purpose of job)The Reliability and Compliance Manager (Mechanical) is a senior management role responsible for the strategic mechanical reliability, compliance, and plant integrity across the entire Bradford Upper Tier COMAH site. This individual will lead a dedicated team and oversee compliance with all mechanical-related COMAH regulations, while continuously improving mechanical reliability, ensuring long-term plant integrity, and managing maintenance and capital budgets effectively.Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job – Please list up to six major responsibilities and duties in a logical order for the position. (Use typical sentence structure: implied subject/verb/object/explanatory phrase.) These would include any on-going activities (can be daily, monthly or annual) that constitute at least 5% - 10% of the position’s time. Please exclude any one-time special projects or activities assigned to the incumbent and not the position.Requirements1. Mechanical Compliance, Safety & Integrity· Accountable for full compliance with all COMAH and regulatory requirements related tomechanical systems.· Accountable for the identification, classification, and maintenance planning of SafetyCritical Equipment (SCEs) in the SAP system.· Drive timely completion of EHS, COMAH, and Process Safety actions.· Actively ensure plant integrity through robust inspection, maintenance, and engineeringpractices.· Ensure contractors deliver high-quality inspections and follow-up actions are completedon time.25%2. Reliability Improvement · Accountable for root cause analysis (RCA) for all mechanical failures and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions. · Monitor and act on asset performance data; ensure underperforming assets are addressed. · Develop and maintain a five-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plan to improve mechanical reliability and site performance. · Responsible for delivering the best in class integrity, including strategic planning aligned with the business. · Accountability year to year to strategical deliver and demonstrate an increase in the plants availability. · Identify and implement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. 15%3. Budget & Cost Management· Own and manage the maintenance budget for the Bradford site, ensuring effective costcontrol and value delivery.· Track budget performance, forecast future needs, and ensure spend aligns withbusiness priorities and reliability goals.· Accountability to ensure service providers deliver valuable service.10%4. Team Leadership & Development· Lead, support, and develop the Reliability and Compliance team, encouraging highperformance and continuous learning.· Oversee the work of the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure contractorcompliance and document control.· Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.· Build a high performance sustainable organization to deliver all engineeringrequirements.20%5. Contractor & Project Oversight· Manage and challenge contractor performance, quality of work, and report content.· Ensure all third-party inspections and actions are completed to the required standardand on schedule.· Lead the delivery of agreed projects on time and within budget.· Work closely with the Global Engineering team to implement global initiatives andresolve complex technical issues.10%6. Maintenance & Shutdown Planning· Collaborate with business to plan and schedule shutdown requirements.· Develop maintenance techniques and strategy to deliver best in class maintenance and cost control. · Define clear scopes for mechanical maintenance and shutdowns. · Coordinate shutdown activities with line management, supply chain, and operations to minimise disruption and optimise resources. · Work closely with planning, maintenance, and system teams to ensure accurate execution of maintenance plans. 10%7. Incident & Risk Management· Proactive approach identifying risks and putting in place control measures.· Take a proactive role in managing breakdowns and mechanical issues, providingleadership and expertise.· Lead all HSE interventions within mechanical areas of responsibility.· Escalate risks and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.· Ensure the plant remains safe, compliant, and mechanically sound at all times.· Member of emergency response team on call out Rota.Qualifications (minimally required education, work experience, knowledge and licensure/certifications)Education Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineExperience · Significant experience in a senior engineering or compliance position within a COMAH-regulated or high-hazard environment. · Preferred experience within chemical and petrochemical manufacturing.Knowledge · Strong leadership background with a proven track record of team development and performance management. · Solid understanding of asset integrity management and mechanical compliance. · Demonstrable experience managing maintenance budgets and delivering cost-effective engineering solutions. · Skilled in SAP for maintenance planning and data analysis.BenefitsSkills: Behavioral & Technical (add any Behavioral or Technical skills that apply to this position)· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. · Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and decision-making. · Committed to safety, compliance, and continuous reliability improvement. · Analytical and solutions-focused, with attention to detail and long-term thinking. · Effective leader with a collaborative and professional approach.