Maintenance Engineer (, , United Kingdom)

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