Summary of Duties:
The role is based at the Transport Depot, Liverpool and reports directly to the Transport Maintenance Manager. The role involves the day to day running of the transport Fabrication facility, legal compliance, staff management and achievement of department KPIs. The post holder will work collaboratively with senior management to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and relevant targets are met; this will involve working beyond normal contracted hours and on call as required to fulfil the needs of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform MIG, Tig & Stick welding duties and plasma cutting
Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions
To be able to weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
To monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of parts
Work includes setup, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products
Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts
Operate hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs
Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications
Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders
Be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and also welding symbols
Able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
To ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing
Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project areas on a daily basis
Complete assigned work within a given time frame and according to specifications
To maintain confidentiality of the company's information and supplier's information as requested
To be able to follow company Health and Safety procedures
Inspect and ensure that all work equipment is maintained and fully functional
To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and the post holders terms and particulars of employment
Responsibility for compliance with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards in force at any given time; ensuring all workers always follow safe working practices
Ensuring all equipment and materials are kept in good repair, including calibration, Loler and Puwer inspections.
Ensure materials and supplies are ordered in a timely manner and the throughput of work is well planned and documented
Ensure that paperwork and systems are updated to meet maintenance compliance requirements
Undertaking review of staffing levels and liaise with the Group transport maintenance manager to initiate the recruitment and performance management process
To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
Key Competencies:
Excellent people skills and the ability to manage and develop others
Professional in all aspects of work with the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, customers and other business contacts
Excellent time management and organisational skills
The ability to work under pressure using own initiative; managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
Strong organisational skills
The ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
Clear effective communicator; in person, in writing and on the telephone
The ability to harness modern technology, implement industry best practices
Essential skills:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Qualification
Valid coded welding certificate
Extensive experience of supervising a busy fabrication shop and providing support across areas of the business using your engineering experience
Proven track record of working on the front line in a similar business and thoroughly understands the dynamics of an in-house workshop
The ability to deliver verbal and written reports to senior managers
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with good literacy and numeracy
IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role
A commitment to up-skill as required to meet the changing needs of the business
Full, clean driving license
An excellent commercial understanding of vehicle costing and resource management
Desirable Skills
Excellent decision-making skills, a high level of initiative and able to prioritise and problem solve
The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Works well under pressure and is still able to inspire and lead a team of Fabricators and Apprentice in various disciplines
The ability to work as part of an integral team
Excellent time keeping, flexibility and attendance is required
Relative experience in environmental controls applicable to transport/metal recycling and other associated processes
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