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Jnr Technical Superintendent
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Location | Hampshire |
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Job Type | Permanent |
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Salary | £45,000 - £50,000 |
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small shipping company operating small ships carrying various cargo around the UK, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
The role be split 50/50 with half time spent in the office on the Isle of Wight and half out on the road visiting ships.
This can sometimes be a pressured role in a fast-paced environment and would suit someone who gets job satisfaction from problem-solving, with the end result contributing to the ships being continuously safe and operational. It would also be a great role for a junior engineer looking to start a shore based career but remain in a hands on engineering role.
Responsibilities
- Superintendency duties will include supporting the Technical Department, training will be given
- Source and purchase ship stores for Company vessels, always striving for good value
- Monitor vessels activities/locations/requirements through effective communication
- Arrange timely delivery of parts to the correct location by liaising with the vessel, port agent
and supplier - Maintain the parts Ordering System in accordance with the ISM, ensuring it is kept up to date
- Communicate regularly with the ships relating to spares and stores ordering, and keep them
updated with progress with parts requests - Monitor defect reports and ensure correct parts ordered and delivered to the vessel in the
required timeframe, and close the loop once defect rectified - Vessel surveys and safety audits
- Develop relationships with chandlers, port agents, technicians, and local contacts as well as
with local, national, and international suppliers - Communicate regularly within the office and shore-based team to ensure relevant information
is shared, and the right people have up-to-date information - Be prepared in case of urgent requisitions and maintain an up-to-date list of go-to suppliers
Requirements
- Strong technical/engineering background preferably marine-related
- Ideally hold/have held a marine qualification (e.g. COC EOOW, etc) but not essential
- Excellent logistical skills
- Pro-active and pre-emptive, always thinking ahead when planning maintenance/purchasing
- Good organization and record-keeping
- Problem-solving skills and perseverance to think around issues to get to a solution
- Flexible, adaptable, can-do attitude
- Be budget-conscious without compromising the quality/suitability/availability of
parts/technicians sourced - Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Out of hours work is to be expected to respond to urgent technical/ISM-related needs
- Understand the importance of regulatory compliance and company ISM (SMS)
- Must have right to work in the UK and hold a full UK Driver’s license
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If this position interests you, and you would like to learn more or explore other available jobs that could also match your skill set, please apply today or email tsettle@staging.navis-consulting.com