Marine Engineer

Red The Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Marine Engineer in Falkirk, contributing to high customer service standards in a full-time, permanent role. You'll work with diesel engines and electrical systems, ensuring effective team communication and fleet maintenance while enjoying a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 28 days plus 10 public holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Discounted shopping vouchers

Health cash plan

Contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Qualified engineer/technician with relevant certifications.
• Ability to work unsupervised and efficiently repair faults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of customer service and perform preventive maintenance.
• Lead toolbox talks and ensure high standards of fleet maintenance.
• Respond to call outs for fleet breakdowns as necessary.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Fault diagnosis and repair

Plumbing knowledge

Hydraulic system knowledge

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND/City & Guilds in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Job description

We require Marine Engineer to join our Marine client in Falkirk for a full-time, permanent position. In this role you will work on a rota, which will include weekends and bank holidays, as well as providing additional standby and call out cover.

As a Marine Engineer, you will report to the Operations Manager and be responsible for ensuring continuity of customer service is maintained to highest degree. Fundamental to this role is the ability to diagnose and resolve diesel engine, electrical and plumbing problems within the hire fleet.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Essential:

Full UK driving licence.
Qualified engineer/technician. HNC/HND/City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, electrical, or marine engineering.
Diesel engine knowledge.
Diagnose faults and repair, working unsupervised, carry out repair efficiently & effectively.

Preferred:

Plumbing Knowledge and fault-finding skills.
Hydraulic system knowledge.
Steering & propulsion systems.
Painting experience.
12volt & 240volt system experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work closely alongside the Marine Mechanic/Operations Manager, supporting them and motivating a team of Bankside Operations Staff.
Leading toolbox talks, ensure effective communication of relevant business issues, adhere to set budgets and associated processes.
Responsible for maintaining the high standards established for fleet maintenance and inspection, following handover procedures, and keeping the general safety, cleanliness, security, and customer care standards.
The role requires to be available for “call outs” to attend the hire fleet in the event of a breakdown.
Support Marine Mechanic/Operations Manager with delivery of the winter works programme for the fleet.
Minimising disruption to customers by adhering to relevant stoppage programmes and procedures.
Lead by example, encourage the team to take responsibility for the health and safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves, and customers.
Support with delivering on franchise agreements.
Assist organising winter maintenance program of works and boat safety inspections.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Salary of £34,000 - £37,000 per annum including allowances - Startingsalary of £30,069(Band C) with a variable hour’s allowance of 11.25% and outdoor working allowance £850 per annum.

Benefits include:

Generous annual leave entitlement of28 days, plus 10 public holidays.
enhanced sick pay.
discountedshopping vouchers.
health cash plan.
contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.