Assistant Workshop Manager - Terminal Equipment – KGH

CLdN; North Killingholme; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Increased holidays - with service

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

CLdN Ports Killingholme is seeking an Assistant Workshop Manager to lead our busy engineering department, overseeing the workshop in the manager’s absence and driving improvements in safety, efficiency and cost control.

The role focuses on developing the workshop team, maintaining LOLER and PUWER compliance, analysing KPIs and reporting to senior management while liaising with terminal managers to ensure equipment availability and reliable maintenance.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in engineering, workshop or maintenance environment; heavy plant or port terminal equipment preferred.
• Proven leadership or supervision experience; strong data reporting and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Workshop Manager and own the workshop in their absence.
• Lead, coach and develop the workshop team; drive performance and attendance to standards.
• Support HR processes including performance management and disciplinary matters where needed.
• Own workshop data and KPI reporting for senior management; manage costs and downtime.
• Ensure equipment is serviced in line with LOLER and PUWER, and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or HND in mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Navision

Ultimo

Job description

Assistant Workshop Manager - Terminal Equipment – KGH

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European competitors. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

About CLdN

CLdN Ports Killingholme wish to recruit an Assistant Workshop Manager to work within our busy and expanding engineering department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and have a flexible, professional and pro-active approach to work.

Your role

• Deputise for the Workshop Manager and take ownership of the workshop in their absence.
• Lead, coach and develop the workshop team, driving performance, conduct and engagement.
• Support performance management and, where necessary, disciplinary matters, working with HR.
• Own workshop data and reporting — KPIs, downtime and cost information — for senior management.
• Maintain accurate workshop records and systems, digitally in our asset management system.
• Drive digital process improvements across the workshop.
• Support budget monitoring and cost control for the department.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and maintained to LOLER, PUWER and manufacturer standards.
• Carry out quality checks, audits and inspections, on equipment and policies such as SSOWs.
• Liaise with Terminal Managers and stakeholders on equipment availability and maintenance planning.
• Support training, apprentice development and workforce administration.
• Provide hands-on cover and technical support when required.
• Stay flexible and dynamic to meet operational demand.

Your profile

• Degree preferred; HND minimum in mechanical engineering, electromechanics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an engineering, workshop or maintenance environment; ideally with heavy plant or port terminal equipment.
• Proven experience leading, coaching or supervising a team.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with KPI/performance tracking experience.
• Strong with Microsoft and bespoke ERP systems (Excel, Navision, Ultimo or similar).
• Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and related statutory regulations, including H&S.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident, proactive leadership style — able to motivate and hold a team to account.
• Good communicator, comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business.
• Flexible approach, happy to cover hands-on duties when needed.

Our offer

• Life assurance cover
• Increased holidays - with service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking