Team Leader - Marine Engineering

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The Team Leader Marine Engineering reports to the Executive Manager- Harbour Master and Port Operation and is a member of the service management team. They provide information and advice to the Executive Manager to support service and directorate decision taking and the provision of support to Elected Members in determining the Council’s overall strategic objectives and priorities.

Manage the Towage team and is customer focussed, efficient and effective delivery of services in accordance with the Council’s values, objectives, targets and statutory obligations. This includes the following functions: Towage Engineering Safety Management Systems, Towage Engineering Staff and Services, Towage Fleet Maintenance and Renewal.

Provide professional advice to the Executive Manager, Director and Elected Members with respect to the development, planning and delivery of services to ensure the Council fulfils all statutory requirements and implements relevant policies in respect of these services.

To fulfil the role of Designated Person Ashore in respect of Towage Services as described in the Port Marine Safety Code/SMS.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of Marine Engineering and Ports and Harbours strategies and plans

• Contribute to the provision of Best Value through reviews of service objectives, targets and operational delivery methods
• Contribute to the redesign, development and improvement of services to better meet the needs of customers and deliver the priorities and objectives of the Council
• Manage staff to achieve the customer focussed, effective and efficient delivery of the service plan, service improvement and outcomes required in accordance with agreed specifications, service standards, performance targets and costs
• Identify and manage risks within the functions managed
• Contribute to the setting of the budget for the service and monitor and manage expenditure within the budget allocated

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is M
• Salary / Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Port Administration Building, Sella Ness

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Ross Gordon, 01595 744202, ross.gordon@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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