Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead

The Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead oversees safe operation of UK hydrogen facilities and compressed gas supply chains, ensuring safe production and distribution. Accountable for end-to-end supply chain safety (manufacturing, stock, planning, crisis, vendors). Balances supply/demand, maintains customer service during shortfalls, and controls asset maintenance for optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe Runcorn operations and minimise safety risks.
• Manage facility maintenance compliance and adhere to safety requirements.
• Update risk assessments/SOPs.
• Facilitate and ensure compliant trailer fleet maintenance and documentation.
• Manage customer expectations through teams.
• Contribute to sales and operational execution, ensuring product quality.
• Drive customer satisfaction improvements and lead root cause analysis.
• Collaborate on technical solutions and ensure supply continuity.
• Optimise trailer filling and support commercial teams.
• Provide input on performance metrics and control operational costs.
• Support capacity planning and define investment requirements.
• Ensure cost-effective fleet maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Strong safety focus
• Pressure equipment maintenance experience or technical background
• Gas/high-hazard manufacturing experience
• ISO quality plan and regulated industries experience
• Lean/continuous improvement knowledge
• Vendor management experience
• CMMS experience
• Basic gas property understanding
• Prioritising safety
• Strong communication
• Strategic delivery
• Coaching ability
• Leadership and motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Strong organisation
• Teamwork
• Analytical problem-solving skills