Role Purpose:
The Base Supervisor is responsible for leading and controlling the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring all activities are effectively planned, resourced, and executed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role involves managing and supervising Technicians and third-party personnel, coordinating maintenance, repair, and modification activities, and ensuring that all company equipment and assets are maintained in a safe, serviceable and operational condition at all times.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage the activities of Technicians, including Base Technicians, offshore personnel, and third-party labour, deployed onshore for the maintenance, rebuild and modification of company assets and equipment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all workshop and facility related tasks, requests and communications from employees and contractors.
- Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Security (HSEQS) policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Lead and oversee day-to-day workshop operations, including supervision of technicians, offshore crew, trainees, and third-party labour.
- Maintain effective organisation of workshop facilities, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability, serviceability, and safe use.
- Mentor and support apprentices and trainees, promoting skills development, safe working practices and career progression.
Key Tasks
- Develop, implement, and maintain workshop procedures, documentation, and administrative systems.
- Participate in and lead risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Establish, implement, and maintain effective security arrangements for all workshop operations and assets.
- Liaise with port authorities, clients and local contractors as required to support operational activities.
- Provide hands-on support to maintenance and repair activities when required to meet operational demands and schedules.
Key Measurables:
- Achievement of safety, quality and operational KPI targets, with minimal incidents, near misses or non-conformances.
- High availability, reliability and serviceability of all workshop tools, plant, and equipment.
- Accurate, timely and compliant record-keeping for asset maintenance, inspections, and operational activities.
- Effective stock control, traceability and accountability for tools, equipment, spares, and consumables.
- Demonstrated development, competence and progression of apprentices and trainees through structured mentoring and supervision.
Key Behaviours
- Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and teamwork always.
- Act responsibly and promote a positive safety culture through personal behaviour and decision-making.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, contractors, clients, and management.
- Actively support and encourage training, competence development and continuous improvement within the team.
- Maintain a high standard of organisation, planning and administrative control.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and operational efficiency.
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essentials Qualifications/ Experience:
- Electrical, Hydraulic or Mechanical qualification (Minimum HNC or equivalent).
- Supervisory experience in a workshop or industrial setting.
- Personnel management experience with direct reports.
- Ability to develop and implement work schedules and plans.
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience:
- Certifications in Overhead Crane, Forklift, MEWP, First Aid, Fire Warden are desirable.
Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role:
- Proven experience in workshop or maintenance operations, including supervision of technical staff and coordination of repair activities.
- Demonstrated experience working within Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Security (HSEQS) management systems and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
