Port Engineering ManagerCouncil
Job Title: Port Engineering Manager
Salary: £46,579 to £47,664 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Port of Workington
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months)
About this opportunity
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Port of Workington as Port Engineering Manager, a key leadership role at the heart of one of Cumbria's most important commercial gateways. As a member of the Port's management team, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation and maintenance of the Port's extensive engineering assets, including heavy plant and machinery, pilot vessels, tugs, fleet vehicles and critical port infrastructure.
Leading the Port Engineering Team and managing the engineering workshop, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Port can deliver its operational, statutory and commercial responsibilities. You'll oversee maintenance programmes, inspections, repairs, health and safety compliance, contractor performance and incident response arrangements, while providing expert technical advice to support future investment, procurement and development projects.
This is a varied and influential role that combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic leadership. You will work closely with senior managers, external partners and suppliers to drive continuous improvement, develop sustainable engineering solutions and support the future modernisation and decarbonisation of the Port's fleet and equipment.
We're looking for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in heavy plant, fleet and infrastructure management, excellent leadership skills and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of engineering operations at the Port, lead a skilled team and make a lasting impact on a key regional asset that supports trade, industry and economic growth across West Cumbria.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Kevin Fitzpatrick by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
- Closing date: 17/11/2026
- Interview date: TBC
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Position type: Full Time
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