Plant Fitter - Section Leader

Isover, part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Lead Plant Fitter with a strong passion for continuous improvement and leadership. As a Section Leader, you will oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring optimal plant efficiency and maintaining high standards of maintenance.

Based at our Runcorn site, you’ll contribute to delivering sustainable, high-performance glass mineral wool insulation for thermal, acoustic, and fire protection solutions.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Plant Fitter in Runcorn to lead maintenance activities, drive plant efficiency, and support team development.

Experience in the following is an advantage, though we are open:

• Time-served apprentice or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and drives (or similar)
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Efficient management of work orders and spare parts
• Desirable but not essential: Experience in welding, fabrication, lifting operations, and gas-fired process equipment

What You’ll Be Doing

As Section Leader, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising craftspeople and contractors to ensure safe and efficient maintenance activities
• Maximizing plant efficiency through continuous improvement and planned maintenance strategies
• Conducting fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical systems
• Leading and developing your team by sharing technical knowledge and providing apprenticeship training
• Overseeing SCADA systems, CMMS (maintenance management system), and ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations