Equipment Manager

James Fisher Maritime Transport; Seething; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Job summary

James Fisher Maritime Transport is seeking an experienced STS Equipment Manager to own the readiness, reliability, and compliance of our global STS equipment fleet. You will lead strategy and delivery of maintenance, testing, renewal, and inventory management to keep equipment operational and compliant for safe transfer operations worldwide.

Based in Seething, Norfolk, you will coordinate maintenance activities, oversee certification, manage budgets for spares and CAPEX, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Significant experience in equipment management or similar technical role in marine/offshore/energy sectors.
• Experience supporting STS operations or a comparable maritime environment.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ, compliance, and asset lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage global STS assets, inventory and stock levels.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement controls.
• Oversee maintenance, testing, certification and compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and monitor usage limits.
• Ensure LNG systems are maintained with critical spares.
• Manage budgets for spares, freight, replenishment and disposal.
• Support asset renewal planning and CAPEX investments.
• Maintain ERP records and asset documentation.
• Lead equipment standards, change control and OEM compliance.
• Manage base partner relationships and service performance.

Skills

Equipment management

Asset maintenance

Stakeholder management

HSEQ knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Change control

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

STS Equipment Manager

Full-Time, Permanent

Seething, Norfolk

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced STS Equipment Manager to take ownership of the readiness, reliability, and compliance of our global STS equipment fleet. In this critical role, you'll lead the strategy and delivery of maintenance, testing, renewal, and inventory management activities, ensuring equipment is always operational, compliant, and ready to support safe and efficient transfer operations worldwide.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, asset management, and driving continuous improvement on a global scale, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and optimise global STS assets, inventory and stock levels.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement effective controls.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, testing, certification and compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and monitor equipment usage limits.
• Ensure LNG systems are maintained with critical spares available.
• Manage budgets for spares, freight, replenishment and disposal.
• Support asset renewal planning and CAPEX investments.
• Maintain accurate ERP records, certifications and asset documentation.
• Lead equipment standards, change control and OEM compliance.
• Manage global base partner relationships and service performance.
• Ensure partners follow current processes, procedures and safety standards.
• Oversee base audits and drive timely closure of actions.

What we're looking for:

• Significant experience in equipment management, asset maintenance, or a similar technical role, ideally within the marine, offshore, or energy sectors.
• Experience supporting STS operations or a comparable maritime, offshore, or operational environment.
• Strong understanding of HSEQ principles, equipment compliance, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards.
• Up-to-date knowledge of equipment management best practices, relevant legislation, industry standards, and asset lifecycle management.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a structured approach to governance, record keeping, and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively with operational, technical, and commercial stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain focused and make sound decisions when managing competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a drive to identify improvements and enhance operational performance.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teamwork and company values.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport. You can find out more about Maritime transport here

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At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.