Senior Technician

Are you wanting to make a difference at one of Europe's busiest transport hubs then please read on.

We are a business underpinned by our engineering infrastructure and you can now be part of our team to develop our broad and complex range of engineering infrastructure

We are currently looking for a Senior Technician (Buildings) to join our busy team

**Salary**:£35k+ DOE +benefits

**Senior Technician (Buildings) Duties**:

- You will work as part of a team liaising with customers across the Port Estate, facilitating access for contractors, assist in organising PPM and reactive works and act as a main point of contact in support of the Ports Access and Use Technical Clerk.
- The role involves working closely with contractors to ensure works are completed in accordance with safety, technical and Statutory requirements and providing feedback as required.
- You will be skilled at fault identification and proactive in rectification.
- You will assist with the managing of reactive and PPM work orders, act as triage for work requests, provide information on work priorities and sequences and provide updates to contractors and customers at all levels, maintaining good working relationships.
- You will also act as an NEC3 ECC site supervisor to Projects and Small Works (Minor Projects) when required.
- You will have experience of working in a construction and maintenance environment, ideally with a building trade background, preferably with a carpentry bias.
- The role includes a degree of travel across the Port Estate and to provide occasional support other technical department disciplines and associated works.

**Senior Technician (Buildings) Requirements**:

- Ideally HNC/HND qualified in Building Surveying/Construction Management disciplines or similar NVQ qualifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the construction industry
- Good working knowledge of general building trades with demonstrable experience of facilities management/maintenance works
- Demonstrable understanding of Statutory Regulations, CDM Regulations and Health and Safety Legislation etc.
- Previous experience of working as a qualified construction trades operative (preferably as a carpenter) with a minimum of C&G Level 3 Diploma / NVQ Level 3 related qualifications
- Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

**Senior Technician (Buildings) Benefits**:

- Be part of a fantastic team
- Exciting place to work
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3rd Party Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme

**About the Company**:
The Port of Dover is Europe's busiest ferry port, handling 33% of UK-EU trade, worth £144bn per annum. Each year more than 2 million freight vehicles, 2 million tourist vehicles and 10 million passengers pass through the Port. We also welcome more than 120cruise ships, 150 cargo vessels and 4,000 leisure craft in our marina each year. But we’re not just about trade and transport. We have a vibrant and growing property portfolio and are transforming the waterfront with new amenities and activities that are makingDover a great place to live, work and enjoy under the famous White Cliffs.

Providing the infrastructure to support this diverse and busy 24/7 operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles. We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performanceand support the achievement of our business objectives.