Mechanical Fitter Chargehand

We are a busy ship repair yard looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter Chargehand to join our mechanical services department. This is a working chargehand position which involves both supervising and working as part of the team itself.

This would be a full time position with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will report directly to the Mechanical Fitter Foreman.

Responsibilities:

• Management of a team of mechanical fitters for ship repair projects under the direction of your foreman
• Projects will include but not exclusive of overhauling of main engines, auxiliary engines, tail shafts, rudders, propellers, sea valves, sea chests, pumps, etc…
• Projects will be time and budget sensitive and must adhere to production requirements
• Several projects may be running concurrently and so must be able to multitask
• Liaising with the Ship Repair Managers and Superintendents throughout the duration of the projects
• Regular reporting to your Foreman regarding project progress and workforce performance
• Ensuring your team adhere to strict health and safety regulations at all times
• Apprentices may be seconded to your department as part of their apprenticeship training, therefore, monitoring and mentoring is required
• Acting as Foreman may be required from time to time

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Industry recognised mechanical engineering qualification is essential
• Experience in working within the shipping / naval / engineering / construction sector is essential
• Experience in managing a team of workers in a project based setting
• Must be fluent in either English or Spanish, both is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility and reliability is essential, and have a willingness to work with other members of the team to achieve goals and objectives

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary is reviewed annually and is based on qualifications and experience.
• Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30hrs, Friday 08:00 – 15:30hrs.
• Overtime will be required dependant on work demands and is paid at 1.5 times hourly rate, with Sundays and bank holidays paid at 2.0 times hourly rate.
• Generous annual paid leave of 22 days plus bank holidays (currently 12).
• Annual sick leave entitlement of 2 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay after 3 month probation period.
• Eligible for quarterly attendance bonus after 3 months’ probation period.
• Eligible to join the company pension scheme after 18 months of continuous employment.