Our client has a permanent vacancy for a National Engineering Systems Manager, responsible for the provision of engineering advisory and control services, planning and execution of engineering projects and plant overhauls.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Job Roles And Responsibilities
- To ensure all areas of the Group off-site engineering functions are operated in a smooth, efficient and cost effective manner to meet the business needs and to ensure all legal compliances.
- Provide engineering services to the full off-site (and on site where required) base of customers within the Group to ensure that effective servicing of these sites is maintained.
- Assist in addressing engineering problems that are beyond the resource and abilities of local staff.
- Draws to the attention of local management and/or the Board the state of engineering facilities’ in the Group Estate and recommends action where necessary.
- Manage the supply and implementation of systems to customers (new and existing) and provide the board with all expenditure details for capital approval.
- Proposes major + minor technical items and capital/revenue expenditure either as replacement or to provide improvement or developments and the cost implications of these proposals.
- Manages major + minor projects to cover all aspects of regulatory approval, site approval, cost, installation, training and final sign-off.
- Ensures cost effective overhauls of all plant in line with agreed predetermined schedules.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of engineers and the planning of their careers.
- Contribute to the out of hours support line on a rota basis with senior department manager.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of your reports (engineers).
- Ensure that all engineering projects are professionally executed – ensure tight controls on sub-contractors when used.
- Ensure that off-site and on-site equipment is logged, files maintained for routine servicing and all breakdowns.
- Ensure all off-site & on-site equipment meets any and all legal standards at all times.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and maintaining professional networks and participating in professional societies as required.
- Contribute fully to the team effort of the business.
- Support The National Systems Manager and The Procurements Director in all areas of engineering to meet the full needs to the Group.
- To ensure that all expenditure is undertaken in compliance with the Group Delegation of Authority Document. Adhere to relevant risk assessments, safe systems of work and guidance in accordance with policies and procedures regarding health & safety and environment.
- Conduct yourself in such a way as to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that persons not in our employment who may be affected are not exposed to risks to their health & Safety.
- Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the Board of Directors.
Requirements
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Good Presentation skills.
- Good numerical and IT Skills.
- Good leadership and a team player.
- Previous engineering experience in the area of compaction and roll-on roll-off equipment is an advantage.
- Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Remains calm and focused under pressure.
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
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