Forth Ports Group
Location
Dundee | United Kingdom
Job description
Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK’s 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK. We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world.
We have recently announced our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, as well as our substantial investment in infrastructure, port services and towage to support the build out of the UK’s renewable energy sector, including offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on this exciting, transformational journey.
The Ports of Dundee & Methil specialise in handling forest products, animal feed, grains, oilseeds, minerals, palletised cargo and a comprehensive range of bulk materials, heavy lifts and off shore oil related equipment.
About The Role
As Engineering Manager you will have responsibility for ensuring that a safe, efficient and cost effective engineering service is provided.
On a day-to-day basis this will see you having over-arching responsibility for management of the engineering team and being the leading authority on maintenance strategies for a large and diverse port-folio of port assets. This will involve being the site lead for electrical infrastructure and having expertise in scoping and management of opex and capex projects to align with business strategy.
Working closely with the Head of Engineering, your key responsibilities will be:
Promoting a positive and safe workplace culture.
Managing all engineering operations safely, efficiently and within timescales and budget.
Lead the Engineering team to deliver the best service possible, ensuring the team has a good blend of skills and experience.
Supporting the operations team on the day-day and look-ahead operations within ports.
Ensuring the Port is operated and maintained safely, in accordance with best industry practice and manufacturers' specifications.
Candidate Requirements
Strong experience in a similar Engineering Management role with the capability to lead, motivate and manage a team.
Ability to prioritise work tasks in an often changing port environment whilst demonstrating a positive attitude and the flexibility to be able to meet these challenges.
Excellent planning, communication and analytical skills.
Ideally educated to degree level.
Flexible approach to your working hours and a willingness to participate in our Supervisory on-call rota.
Full driving licence, valid in the UK.
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary, car allowance, discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.
Company pension plan and life assurance cover.
Generous annual leave allocation.
On site free parking.
Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives.
Corporate discounts for a wide range of businesses UK wide including gym memberships, restaurants, car rentals & holidays.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.Desired Criteria
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Closing Date Friday 22nd March, 2024
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