Workshop Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine company in Liverpool is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee plant equipment maintenance and manage the workshop team. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and experience in mechanical and electrical work. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair techniques.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Workshop Manager with daily management of workload.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and correctly.
• Conduct inspections and repairs as instructed.

Skills

Mechanical Fault Finding

Electrical Work

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Time Served Apprentice

Job description

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Our marine client requires a Workshop Team Leader to join their expanding terminal and team in Liverpool. As a Workshop Team Leader you will be responsible to maintain all of the Ports plant equipment, with the workforce available, ensuring that it is kept in a good working order & meets legal specification.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• A time served apprentice or equivalent and be able to carry out mechanical and electrical work, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair techniques.
• Experience in a similar role working with heavy plant and machinery.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• It is essential you have a pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with good knowledge of Health and Safety.
• You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency with bespoke and Microsoft systems.
• You must be a self-motivated individual.
• Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies.
• You must be able to work within a team and lead a team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and correct manner.
• To assist the Workshop Manager with the daily management of workload.
• The prioritisation of workload to ensure the maximum availability of equipment for the port operation.
• To deputise for the workshop manager in their absence.
• Ensure that work is carried out in a safe and correct manner, abiding by pre-set procedures.
• Carry out planned inspections and repairs as instructed.
• Ensure that all plant and equipment is maintained and functions in the correct manner.
• Ensure that all repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
• Conduct spot checks on work undertaken within the workshops, ensuring any equipment leaving the workshops is roadworthy and in a clean condition.
• Ensure all paperwork is compiled correctly.
• Ensure all parts used are booked out correctly, maintaining the correct audit trail of stock holdings.
• Carry out H&S inspection/tests as detailed in the H&S folder, reporting any anomalies to the workshop manager.
• To assist the Workshop Manager in maintaining a high level of H&S practices at all times, particularly Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments within their area.
• Conduct disciplinary and accident investigations, when requested to do so.
• Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are followed, and a positive image of the Company maintained.
• Undertake any training, determined by management, enabling the post holder to fulfil the role efficiently.