Workshop Team Leader

Our marine client requires a Workshop Team Leader to join their expanding terminal and team in Liverpool. As a Workshop Team Leader you will be responsible to maintain all of the Ports plant equipment, with the workforce available, ensuring that it is kept in a good working order & meets legal specification. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * A time served apprentice or equivalent and be able to carry out mechanical and electrical work, diagnostics and repairs. * Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair techniques. * Experience in a similar role working with heavy plant and machinery. * Supervisory experience would be advantageous. * It is essential you have a pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with good knowledge of Health and Safety. * You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency with bespoke and Microsoft systems. * You must be a self-motivated individual. * Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies. * You must be able to work within a team and lead a team. JOB DESCRIPTION * Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and correct manner. * To assist the Workshop Manager with the daily management of workload. * The prioritisation of workload to ensure the maximum availability of equipment for the port operation. * To deputise for the workshop manager in their absence. * Ensure that work is carried out in a safe and correct manner, abiding by pre-set procedures. * Carry out planned inspections and repairs as instructed. * Ensure that all plant and equipment is maintained and functions in the correct manner. * Ensure that all repairs are carried out in a timely manner. * Conduct spot checks on work undertaken within the workshops, ensuring any equipment leaving the workshops is roadworthy and in a clean condition. * Ensure all paperwork is compiled correctly. * Ensure all parts used are booked out correctly, maintaining the correct audit trail of stock holdings. * Carry out H&S inspection/tests as detailed in the H&S folder, reporting any anomalies to the workshop manager. * To assist the Workshop Manager in maintaining a high level of H&S practices at all times, particularly Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments within their area. * Conduct disciplinary and accident investigations, when requested to do so. * Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are followed, and a positive image of the Company maintained. * Undertake any training, determined by management, enabling the post holder to fulfil the role efficiently. REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER Benefits include: * Competitive salary * Pension scheme * Life Assurance Cover * Cycle to work scheme