Engineering Supervisor

Hutchison Ports (UK) - Port of Felixstowe is the largest deep-water Port in the UK and to support our continued growth and development we are looking to recruit an Engineering Supervisor to work within the Engineering Department. The successful candidate will lead and manage Engineering Maintenance personnel to deliver engineering solutions which meet the business and operational demands. They will also drive improvements in productivity and maintenance protocols in order to maintain machinery to a safe reliable standard and ultimately improve engineering services, ensuring downtimes are to a minimum, against agreed performance targets. Working in close partnership with Engineering Management and all Supervisors throughout the business to ensure that maximum opportunities are utilised to improve productivity through improved asset performance. Key Requirements Direct line management and deployment of all employees within relevant maintenance department, including contracted staff. Manage and control shift employee resources through required manning levels, Including absence requests for Leave, appointments, and any other commitments such as union duties Ensure compliance to all policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures, safe working practices and safe codes of practice and electrical site safety rules with recommendations for action and continuous improvement. Concise and accurate shift reporting, including end of shift, accident, near miss and damage reporting. Work with the procurement department to ensure that correct component parts are sourced, and correct stock levels are maintained. Lead by example demonstrating and embedding the engineering leadership behavioural competencies and displaying a positive attitude Direct communication with operational and engineering stakeholders on a shift by shift basis updating on current maintenance activities. Attend operational/engineering meetings as required to establish and implement the priorities for the shift, department and business short and long term. Effectively monitor and review engineering processes with a view of continuous improvements to improve efficiency, reduce waste and meet environmental targets. Responsible for safety of yourself and team. Working in partnership with H&S to ensure continuous improvement on all safety matters. Ensure employees are fully qualified with technical and behavioural skills to deliver engineering services within their role. Manage and support employee engagement initiatives Within engineering Deputise for Engineering Manager when required. For full details, please refer to JD1228 Who are we looking for? Suitable applicants should meet the following criteria: Experience of managing a team A minimum of 4 years working as Qualified Engineer/Technician achieve via recognised professional apprenticeship, within a heavy industry environment is preferable Good Knowledge and experience of container handling equipment would be desirable Full UK driving licence, and a willingness to obtain relevant plant licences specific to role. Holds relevant engineering qualifications to a minimum HNC level or equivalent or be prepared to obtain a suitable qualification based upon a development plan within the development matrix Ability to cope with fast changing work priorities on several concurrent work activities is required which can be pressurised and demanding. Strong and effective communications Project Management experience would be desirable IOSH Managing safely (Or be prepared to undertake the required training). Please apply via the Port-al. The selection process may involve a competency based interview and psychometric assessment. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89728358