The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.
With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.
Job Summary
To ensure the compliant, safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Ports Potable Water, Sewage and Surface Water systems and equipment. You will be responsible for successfully delivering all necessary maintenance activities and lead on any fault diagnosis and remedial works to defective assets to minimise disruption to Port Operations.
Actively own the asset portfolio ensuring small works replacement projects are planned and delivered for life expired assets.
Oversee any new installation and modifications to water and sewage systems ensuring all works are to the correct BS/EN standards and codes.
Deliver project improvement and innovation works to improve asset reliability, performance and functionality.
Skills and Qualifications
• Time serviced Utilities Engineer / Commercial Plumbing through Apprenticeship or College route
• City & Guilds, ONC/HNC minimum in Mechanical / Plumbing systems
• Extensive experience in operating and maintaining Portable Water distribution systems and associated assets
• Extensive knowledge of Portable Water Quality Control sampling and measures including undertaking corrective actions to maintain wholesome drinking water
• Working knowledge of The Drinking Water Standards and Regulations
• Working knowledge of operating and maintaining sewage and pumping systems
• Experience in delivering Small Works asset replacement and improvement projects
• Comprehensive experience of health and safety legislation and safe systems of works. IOSH Managing Safely desirable
• Competent with MS Office
• Water Hygiene (Blue Card) and Calm Networks trained (desirable)
Benefits:
• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.
We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.