Maintenance Engineer

Red The Consultancy; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the marine sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding terminal in Liverpool. The successful applicant will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy plant machinery while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. With a competitive salary and benefits such as a pension scheme and life assurance cover, this is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Full valid driver’s license required.
• Previous experience with heavy plant machinery preferable.
• Must adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and repair work on heavy plant machinery.
• Service and maintain terminal equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Record details of inspections and repairs accurately.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bespoke IT programs

Microsoft systems

Job description

Our marine client requires a Maintenance Engineer to join their busy workshop and expanding terminal in Liverpool. As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible to carry out diagnostic and repair work and maintain a wide range of heavy plant machinery including tugmasters, reach stackers, forklift trucks and all associated port plant, owned or leased by the Company.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

A full valid driver’s licence.
Qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering practice or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or have equivalent experience of working on a Port Terminal.
Previous experience in a similar role working with heavy plant and machinery.
A pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with a good knowledge of Health and Safety.
You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency with bespoke and Microsoft systems
Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies.
You must be able to work within a team.
A flexible approach to work is necessary as you will be expected to cover when required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To service, inspect, clean and repair all terminal equipment including terminal tractors, forklift trucks, goosenecks and any other associated port equipment.
You will follow scheduled maintenance and inspection plans within the guidelines of the individual port equipment.
To produce high quality repairs to all equipment ensuring policy compliance, correct application of repair procedures and engineering principles.
You will be required to clearly and correctly record any details of inspections and repairs carried out to any machinery both digitally and on paper.
Liaise with Terminal Managers and Supervisors on the maintenance activities of equipment to minimise disturbance to operations.
To embrace the development and introduction of policies and procedures to improve expenditure, efficiency and safety of the engineering department.
To book out any parts used and order any non-stock items as required and authorised.
Assist in conducting training and development of apprentices and / or inexperienced fitters.
Ensure all tools utilised in the workshop are safe and serviceable, highlighting any problems to the Workshop Management.
To be flexible and dynamic in your work ethic and approach to meet demand.
You will also be required to use various/ bespoke IT programs.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Benefits include:

Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Cycle to work scheme