Workshop Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine and environmental services sector is seeking a Workshop Engineer to assist in maintaining vessels and shore-based assets. The ideal candidate will have a technical apprenticeship background, experience in a fabrication workshop, and familiarity with health and safety processes. You will support maintenance activities, oversee workshop equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers training opportunities in crane operations and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have undertaken a recognized technical apprenticeship.
• Experience in a busy fabrication/manufacturing workshop environment preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop and its equipment under the direction of the Workshop Manager.
• Support the Maintenance Team for planned maintenance on all designated vessels.
• Act as Crane Supervisor or Slinger/Banksman during lift operations.

Skills

Planned maintenance system experience

Awareness of risk assessment and permit-to-work processes

Familiarity with HSEQ processes

Education

HNC or equivalent Workshop Technology/Fabrication Welding

Job description

Client is a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair,

Salary up to 38k per annum

Workshop Engineer

The role is to assist the Workshop Manager and Technical Manager to provide effective maintenance of all vessels, shore-based assets and fuelling systems within the specific division, enabling their safe operation.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Maintain workshop & it's equipment under the direction of the Workshop Manager
• Support the Maintenance Team for planned maintenance on all designated vessels - minor fabrication, welding and carpentry may be required
• Assist the Workshop Manager with stock control
• Assist the Workshop Manager with vehicle fleet checks and pick up/drop offs for services and MOT's
• Act as Crane Supervisor or Slinger/Banksman during lift operations - full training to be given as appropriate
• Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested to support the Maintenance Team and on-site operations depending on skills, experience, and capabilities.

The Candidate

The successful candidate must have undertaken a recognised technical apprenticeship or spent time within a busy fabrication/manufacturing workshop environment. They will be familiar with company HSEQ processes, safety management systems and ISO accreditation audits. An understanding of operations in a marine setting would be beneficial.

• Planned maintenance system experience
• Awareness of risk assessment and permit-to-work processes
• HNC or equivalent Workshop Technology/Fabrication Welding
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Ref: S43

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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