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