ENGINEER – PLANNING & MAINTENANCE

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cardiff is looking for an experienced engineer to join their maintenance team. This role requires a formal Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship and relevant engineering certification. The selected candidate will be involved in plans for scheduled works, ensuring spares are available, working alongside the engineering team in various conditions. Flexibility, fault finding, and problem-solving skills are essential for this full-time permanent position.

Benefits

Training package for further education and development

Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate initiative.
• Heavy industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all critical spares are available for scheduled works.
• Liaise with stakeholders involved in the program of works.
• Carry out maintenance activities on site.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical expertise

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Education

Formal Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship

Engineering Certification (HNC or similar)

Job description

Cardiff Harbour Authority maintenance team was created to maintain the Cardiff Barrage. An Engineering post has become available as part of the Barrage Engineering Team.

About the job

Candidates must have gained a formal Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship and have a suitable Engineering Certification (HNC or similar). The role requires a high level of engineering knowledge particularly with regards to hydraulic control. The successful candidate will be required to put together long and short term plans for scheduled works. They will ensure all critical spares are available and liaise with all those involved in the program of works. There is an expectation that the candidate will carry out maintenance activities on site alongside the engineering team.

What We Are Looking For From You

The post will provide a unique opportunity for those who have significant engineering experience either mechanical or electrical. The selected candidate will be expected to be flexible, an excellent team worker and have good communication skills. They must be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative. Fault finding and problem solving skills are essential. In addition, heavy industry experience is a requirement of the post.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal hours and in all weather conditions. In return Cardiff Harbour Authority will provide a training package to include the opportunity of further education and development.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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Job Category Architects / Engineers / Surveyors

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent