Marine Engineer Operations Manager

Scottish Canals; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Marine Engineer Operations Manager at the Falkirk Wheel. You will supervise a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional service and effective maintenance of the Holiday Boat hire fleet while upholding safety standards. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to Scotland's heritage and ecosystem sustainability.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave 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 license is mandatory.
• Qualified engineer/technician is essential with relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of narrowboats or canals is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team; oversee performance reviews and training.
• Ensure fleet maintenance, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage breakdowns and compliance with safety legislation.

Skills

Diesel engine expertise

Fault diagnosis and repair skills

Hydraulic system knowledge

Good communication skills

Customer care skills

Education

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

Full UK driving license

Job description

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation's canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to care for and invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities, and contributing to Scotland's resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate - to deliver activities like boating, paddling, walking, and wheeling, enhancing our canals for visitors and communities. We also partner with stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener, and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer, we offer a unique opportunity to join our team, help realize our vision, and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring the flourishing of our canals now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marine Engineer Operations Manager to join our Falkirk Hire Boats team at the Falkirk Wheel. You will oversee the FHB Marine Technician and FHB Operatives, ensuring high-quality customer service. The role requires diagnosing and resolving diesel engine, electrical, and plumbing issues within the Holiday Boat hire fleet.

This is a permanent position with a starting salary of £34,165 (Band D). Working hours are 35 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, with standby and call-out duties.

Scottish Canals offers benefits such as 28 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan, and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and motivate a team of Bankside Operations Staff, including recruitment, performance reviews, training, and communication of business issues.
• Maintain fleet standards, safety, cleanliness, and customer care at Bankside.
• Attend to breakdowns and ensure effective maintenance and inspections.
• Manage vehicles, floating plant, and equipment.
• Minimize customer disruption by adhering to stoppage procedures.
• Promote health and safety, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Deliver on franchise agreements and organize maintenance programs.

Qualifications and knowledge required:

• Full UK driving license
• Qualified engineer/technician with HNC/HND/City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering
• Narrowboat or canal knowledge

Skills and experience required:

Essential:

• Diesel engine expertise
• Fault diagnosis and repair skills
• Hydraulic system knowledge
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Experience with steering, propulsion, heating systems, electrical systems, welding, plumbing, and painting

Desirable:

• Narrowboat handling skills
• Boat master/Helmsman license
• Heritage awareness related to the environment

Qualities & abilities:

• Organized and tidy
• Team player and self-motivated
• Procedural adherence and system maintenance
• Flexibility for weekend, on-call, and holiday work

Scottish Canals reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.