Engineering Manager - Marine
We are recruiting an additional Engineering Manager responsible for the day to day engineering support of our vessel fleet.
Reporting to the Technical Director, you will work under the guidance of two existing Engineering Managers and liaise closely with Operations Managers, Fleet Engineers, and vessel crew, to resolve breakdowns and defects of our vessels and work to maintain a high level of maintenance and reliability of the fleet.
The role will be primarily based in our Tendring, Essex office, with frequent travel to vessels located throughout Europe, often for several days at a time. Remote working will be considered for experienced individuals.
The role will suit a professional who has experience in the maintenance management of a fleet of equipment / machinery. Marine experience will be a significant advantage.
Job Role Duties
Help maintain a high level of maintenance and reliability of the vessel fleet on a day-to-day basis through;
- Resolving vessel defects with the support of Engineering Managers and Fleet Engineers
- Tasking Fleet Engineers and supporting with technical information
- Sourcing replacement parts for defects for Purchasing Department to buy
- Liasing with Contractors to ensure any urgent defects or breakdowns are dealt with both quickly and cost effectively.
- Planning of yard periods along with advanced planning of scope of works and equipment/parts required.
- Planning of machinery exchange/overhauls
And on a administrative level by;
- Avoiding repeat breakdowns through cause/analysis investigation and condition monitoring.
- Recording and monitoring the engineering history of equipment including the use of spare parts, in order to improve critical spare parts holding.
- Ensure compliance with EH&S and, in conjunction with the fleet engineers, develop standard operating procedures for important tasks.
Minimum Requirements
- Professional engineering qualification or experience in fleet maintenance management
- Must be able to work closely as part of a team
- Driving License
- Ability to travel at short notice
- Reliable and flexible
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good administrative skills
- Hard worker
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thorpe le Soken CO16 0BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience managing maintenance for equipment, machinery, or vessels?
- Are you comfortable solving technical problems and dealing with breakdowns?
- Are you willing to travel at short notice, including staying away for a few days?
- Can you describe your previous experience working with different teams (e.g. engineers, operations, contractors)?
Experience:
- engineering: 3 years (required)
- marine engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thorpe le Soken CO16 0BG
