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’s 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 dedicated full time Crane Mechanical Superintendent at PD Ports within the Engineering Department.
Location: Teesdock, Middlesbrough
Working Arrangements: Working 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Reporting to the Crane Manager, you’ll ensure that the maintenance and repair of cranes and ancillary plant equipment, ensuring compliance with OEM and legislative requirements and all company policies and Regulations are adhered to. When required the engineering Crane Mechanical Superintendent will also take the lead responsibility for Cranes and associated equipment support across the responsible sites. The engineering Crane Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for managing Health, Safety and Environmental within the department.
You will respond to asset breakdowns and resolve the cause of faults/defects to minimise downtime. Additionally, you’ll communicate maintenance progress updates to the relevant stakeholders and keep accurate records of your department’s tasks.
The five main things our Crane Mechanical Superintendent will be working on are:
• Ensure all duties are completed in line with RAMS and Company Health & Safety policy – Be active in Risk Assessments compiling and reviewing.
• Proactively monitor performance within the team, evaluating training needs, labour levels and qualification opportunities and addressing areas of underperformance, where necessary.
• Co-ordinate activities of the engineering team, providing clear, concise direction to maximise employee contribution, e.g. Continuous Improvement and ensure delivery of the maintenance plan as agreed.
• Ensure that the PM schedule is complete, and any issues are communicated and take ownership in closing out on time and in full.
• Contractor management issuing work permits, ensuring all 3rd parties are working safely and accordingly in line with PD’s processes and procedures.
We are seeking someone who:
• Has good technical knowledge of plant and machinery.
• Has a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or technical equivalent.
• Is IOSH certified.
• Has the ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently.
• Has a proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Has strong organisational, forward-planning and stakeholder management skills
Benefits:
We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance, a generous sick pay scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference CMSU24KC.
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
