Our marine client requires a Maintenance Engineer to join their busy workshop and expanding terminal in Liverpool. As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible to carry out diagnostic and repair work and maintain a wide range of heavy plant machinery including tugmasters, reach stackers, forklift trucks and all associated port plant, owned or leased by the Company.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
* A full valid driver’s licence.
* Qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering practice or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or have equivalent experience of working on a Port Terminal.
* Previous experience in a similar role working with heavy plant and machinery.
* A pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with a good knowledge of Health and Safety.
* You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency with bespoke and Microsoft systems
* Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies.
* You must be able to work within a team.
* A flexible approach to work is necessary as you will be expected to cover when required.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* To service, inspect, clean and repair all terminal equipment including terminal tractors, forklift trucks, goosenecks and any other associated port equipment.
* You will follow scheduled maintenance and inspection plans within the guidelines of the individual port equipment.
* To produce high quality repairs to all equipment ensuring policy compliance, correct application of repair procedures and engineering principles.
* You will be required to clearly and correctly record any details of inspections and repairs carried out to any machinery both digitally and on paper.
* Liaise with Terminal Managers and Supervisors on the maintenance activities of equipment to minimise disturbance to operations.
* To embrace the development and introduction of policies and procedures to improve expenditure, efficiency and safety of the engineering department.
* To book out any parts used and order any non-stock items as required and authorised.
* Assist in conducting training and development of apprentices and / or inexperienced fitters.
* Ensure all tools utilised in the workshop are safe and serviceable, highlighting any problems to the Workshop Management.
* To be flexible and dynamic in your work ethic and approach to meet demand.
* You will also be required to use various/ bespoke IT programs.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance Cover
* Cycle to work scheme