Base Services Manager

Medirest Signature; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national service provider seeks a Base Services Manager for a fixed-term role at HMNB Portsmouth. Responsibilities include overseeing HSE issues, managing workshop staff, and ensuring safe practices. Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background and at least five years of workshop experience. The competitive salary is approximately £41,937 with extensive benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts with various retailers

Charity volunteering day

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an engineering workshop environment.
• Knowledge of HSW, COSHH, and PUWER.
• Previous personnel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for HSE for all staff and visitors.
• Develop and implement safe workshop practices.
• Provide supervision for base trades and apprentices.
• Coordinate repair work with Technical Management.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on Company assets.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering background

Attention to detail

Workshop safety inspections

Education

Qualified skilled engineer or tradesman

Job description

Base Services Manager

HMNB Portsmouth

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

37.5 hours, Mon-Thurs 7:30am-3:30pm, Fri 07:30am-2:30pm

Competitive salary plus Serco benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Base Services Manager to join the Marine Services team at HMNB Portsmouth. In this role, you will carry responsibility for all HSE issues on site, scheduling and allocating multi-discipline repair work and will include line management of workshop staff.

You will have a team of workshop staff and provide assurance that safe working practices are complied with and to enhance skill base.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated leadership experience, a strong engineering background (Marine experience would be advantageous), and a sharp eye for quality and attention to detail.

Main Accountabilities:

• Take responsibility for HSE for all staff and visitors on site.
• Develop, implement and sustain plans with regard to safe workshop practices and share best practice across other Serco sites, driving consistency where possible.
• Provide supervision for base trades and apprentices in all aspects of workplace practices.
• Coordinate repair work, liaising with Technical Management, workshop staff and vessels
• Carry out maintenance and repair of Company assets using your existing skill sets to best advantage.
• Engage and supervise external contractors working on site.
• Ensure workshop machinery is correctly inspected and maintained.
• Keep records and update as required.
• Identify training needs for workshop staff.
• Responsibility for housekeeping and waste disposal arrangements at RTC.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure regular reviews are carried out.
• Hold regular safety briefings and toolbox talks with staff.
• Manage attendance and HR issues of workshop staff.
• Provide instruction, guidance and assistance to trainees.
• Enhance existing engineering skill sets and capability.
• Promote productive and efficient work throughput from workshop staff.
• Be SME for workshop related audits and inspections.
• Manage continuous improvement to assist the Technical department deliver operational excellence.

What you will need for the role:

Qualified skilled engineer or tradesman with at least 5 years' experience in an engineering workshop environment.

Experience of workshop safety inspections and risk assessments

Working knowledge of HSW, COSSH and PUWER

Previous Person management experience such as team leader, foreperson or workshop manager

Eye for quality and attention to detail

Additional features of the role:

The successful individual must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearances and have a full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Salary:Salary package £41,937 available with annual reviews.
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. Matched to 12%
• Holidays:25days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development:We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts:Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme:Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks:Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity:Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.