Engineering Superintendent

PD Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port business in Tees Valley is seeking a full-time Engineering Superintendent to manage maintenance and repairs. This role involves overseeing a team of multi-skilled tradespersons, ensuring all maintenance work is conducted safely and efficiently. Key qualifications include a HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, relevant supervisory experience, and strong IT skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, life insurance, and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Paid maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Holds a HNC in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Has supervisory experience in managing multi-skilled teams.
• Possesses IT skills in Microsoft Office for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Monitor team performance and evaluate training needs.
• Participate in long-term preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are completed on time and safely.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager to prioritize maintenance tasks.

Skills

HNC in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Supervisory experience

IT skills in Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or technical equivalent

IOSH Managing Safety certificate

Leadership and Management certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK\u2019s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Engineering Superintendent at PD Ports within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Mobile Plant Manager, the Engineering Superintendent will manage the delivery of planned maintenance and reactive repairs through teams of multi-skilled tradespersons.

Working Arrangements

Working Arrangements: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties are completed in line with RAMS, Company Health & Safety policy, engineering process and procedures and compiling and reviewing of Risk Assessments.
• Proactively monitor performance within the teams, evaluating the training needs, labour levels and qualification opportunities and addressing areas of underperformance where necessary.
• Participate in assigned long-term preventative maintenance programs/projects and motivate and drive the team forward with Continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Engineering teams and Operations Management team to prioritise both reactive and planned maintenance ensuring that service and repair levels are maintained and are conducted safely and to a high quality. Also manage positive customer relations, liaising with suppliers to ensure that we are receiving quality equipment/components that are cost effective.
• Ensure that the PM schedule is complete, any issues are communicated and take ownership in closing out on time and in full. Ensure all statutory examinations are in line with current legislation and Company procedure and good housekeeping are maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Holds a HNC in Mechanical and/or electrical Engineering or technical equivalent and IOSH Managing Safety certificate.
• Has supervisory experience in managing multi-skilled teams alongside a Leadership and Management certificate.
• Possesses an IT skill set in Microsoft office (reports/analysis) and can demonstrate analytical skills to be able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate previous repair information.

Benefits

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to [e-mail] and use job reference ESNW2960.