Operations Support Lead (Engineering)

E & E Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental services provider in Portsmouth is seeking an Operations Support Manager to lead operations and manage projects. You will supervise the team, ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, and conduct inspections. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, experience in ship systems, and excellent interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and promotes equal opportunities for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering background with hands-on sector experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ship systems and maintenance programmes.
• Ability to perform under multiple pressures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Plan, organize, and oversee projects in line with quality procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and reports.
• Investigate incidents and reduce risks.

Skills

Engineering background

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ship systems

Ability to produce quotations and reports

Organised and IT-savvy

Knowledge of ISO standards

Understanding of health and safety

Job description

Operations Support Manager

Farlington, Portsmouth – Permanent, full-time. Competitive salary plus benefits.

Marlin Environmental is seeking a confident and capable Operations Support Lead to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead operations, manage projects, and ensure compliance across our commercial division.

More about the role

• Lead and supervise the Marlin Commercial SE team, ensuring efficient use of personnel and resources.
• Plan, organize, and oversee projects in line with Marlin Environmental Services Quality Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and waste management regulations, working closely with the SHEQ team.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, surveys, and reports to maintain high standards of safety and quality.
• Investigate and record incidents, accidents, and complaints, identifying hazards and reducing risks.
• Chair meetings, toolbox talks, and ensure accurate completion of documentation to customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other teams across the business and E&E group to deliver joint projects and maximise resource utilisation.

About you

• Proven engineering background with hands‑on sector experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ship systems and maintenance programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, workforce and clients at all levels.
• Experience in production of accurate quotations and reports in a concise and timely manner as demanded by the customer.
• Ability to perform under multiple pressures.
• Organised, IT‑savvy, commercially aware.
• Excellent working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Understanding and knowledge of health and safety at work, experience of implementing safe systems of work, with a track record of managing the health and wellbeing of operational staff.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.