Lead Technician

The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be partnering with Endolys a highly innovative organisation within the chemical sector in the appointment of a Lead Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically driven, COMAH-regulated environment, where safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

As Lead Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, stable and efficient operation of a continuous process plant, acting as the senior technical point of contact on shift and driving performance across production activities.
 
The Role
Working closely with the Production Team Leader, you will take a hands-on leadership role in overseeing plant operations, supporting team performance and ensuring full compliance with process safety and regulatory standards.
You will be responsible for:

Supporting day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operation
Acting as the senior technical authority on shift, leading troubleshooting and resolving process deviations
Promoting a strong safety culture aligned to COMAH and site standards
Preparing and issuing Permits to Work (PTW) and carrying out LOTO isolations
Coaching and developing operators to drive team capability and performance
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and EHS teams to resolve operational challenges
Leading Level 1 maintenance activities and fault finding across process equipment
Conducting safety audits and supporting environmental and compliance activities
Deputising for the Production Team Leader when required Key Responsibilities

Ensure safe, compliant and efficient execution of all production activities
Maintain strict adherence to PTW, LOTO and process safety systems
Drive plant reliability, uptime and operational performance
Lead proactive problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Support business growth and the development of new operational areas What We're Looking For

Proven experience within chemical manufacturing or high-hazard process industries
Ideally 5+ years' experience in a similar operational role
Relevant Process Operations qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work and LOTO systems
Experience operating within a COMAH environment (desirable)
Demonstrable leadership and team development capability
Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and organisational ability
Flexible approach to working continental shift patterns FLT licence is advantageous but not essential.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing organisation
Work within a highly technical and safety-led environment
Play a key role in driving operational performance and improvement
Genuine opportunity for development and progression