Mechanical Lead

Port Marlborough is a diverse and forward-thinking regional port and marina business with a wide range of shipping and marine activities across multiple sites in Waitohi/Picton, Havelock and the Marlborough Sounds. With a clear vision to lead the way as an environmentally restorative port that drives success for Marlborough, the Port’s mission is to deliver shared economic, social, and environmental value through productive and enduring partnerships: People, Planet and Prosperity through Partnerships.

About the role
Port Marlborough is in a continued period of growth and due to an internal promotion, they now have an excellent opportunity for an experienced trades person with leadership nous to proactively and efficiently lead the mechanical team to safely deliver quality outcomes.

Port Marlborough’s workshop team deliver asset maintenance, inspection, repair and construction services to the Port and Marina operations through three trades-based teams. The mechanical team provides quality maintenance and repair services to wharves, marinas, building and associated facilities. They also undertake scheduled inspections of mechanical infrastructure and plant. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the Mechanical Lead coordinates and leads delivery of these outputs while also taking a hands-on role, particularly in relation to fitter, welder, turner and mechanical engineering duties.

About you
To succeed in this role you’ll have practical skills, an adaptable and positive interpersonal style and the proven ability to deliver outputs efficiently through your team. You’ll build strong and respectful relationships to work positively across the organisation and with external contractors and stakeholders and will be adept at motivating and developing teams to succeed.

The role requires a relevant engineering trade qualification or equivalent experience. A clean driver’s licence, heavy trade, and forklift are also important. Strong understanding and leadership of health and safety will be fundamental to the way you work with your team every day.

This role has an on-call component and also contributes to the Port Ship’s lines team as required.

This is a real opportunity for an experienced trade engineer to work with a supportive organisation in a diverse and innovative industry.

Port Marlborough is committed to providing a safe working environment and will undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

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Applications close on Friday, 5th July 2024

To find out more contact Emily Bissett on 027 2285 999 or [email protected]