Workshop Engineer

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing 700 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

The role is to assist the Workshop Manager and Technical Manager to provide effective maintenance of all vessels, shore-based assets and fuelling systems within the Peel Ports Group division, enabling their safe operation.

Principal Responsibilities

Maintain workshop & it’s equipment under the direction of the Workshop Manager
Support the Maintenance Team for planned maintenance on all designated vessels – minor fabrication, welding and carpentry may be required
Assist the Workshop Manager with stock control
Assist the Workshop Manager with vehicle fleet checks and pick up/drop offs for services and MOT’s
Act as Crane Supervisor or Slinger/Banksman during lift operations – full training to be given as appropriate
Perform any additional duties as reasonably requested to support the Maintenance Team and on-site operations depending on skills, experience, and capabilities.

The Candidate

The successful candidate must have undertaken a recognised technical apprenticeship or spent time within a busy fabrication/manufacturing workshop environment. They will be familiar with company HSEQ processes, safety management systems and ISO accreditation audits. An understanding of operations in a marine setting would be beneficial.

Planned maintenance system experience
Awareness of risk assessment and permit-to-work processes
HNC or equivalent Workshop Technology/Fabrication Welding
Full UK Driving Licence is essential

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.