Workshop manager Maritime Engineering

Function

1. People management

• You will actively participate in the recruitment of new employees in collaboration with HR and the site manager.
• You detect training needs and support the further development of the team.
• You will organise and coordinate planning and work across various technical pillars.
• You clearly communicate strategy, objectives and expectations to the team.

2. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Working closely with the HSE manager:

• You perform and supervise risk analyses in the workshops.
• You determine and monitor preventive measures (collective and individual).
• You oversee the correct application of the HSE policy.
• You will participate in incident and accident investigations.
• You actively promote a strong safety culture.
• You monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• You watch over regular safety toolboxes and workplace inspections.

3. Customer & contract management

• You conduct operational consultations with the customer where necessary.
• You prepare and follow up on quotations.
• You provide the required reporting according to contractual agreements (SLA).
• You monitor the contractual scope and identify activities within or outside this scope.
• For additional activities, you will prepare additional quotations.

4. Financial follow-up

• You will monitor operational financial performance and escalate risks to the site manager in a timely manner.

5. Purchasing & supplier management

• You conduct market research for goods and services on customer demand.
• You follow up on quotations and orders.
• You annually evaluate key suppliers.

6. Quality & continuous improvement

• You will work with the quality manager on quality plans for each project.
• You regularly check the execution of work.
• You actively contribute to continuous improvement of processes and operations.

7. Reporting & steering

• You will report directly to the Site Manager.
• You will manage a team of Workshop Managers.

Profile

• You have a degree in industrial engineering or marine engineering (electromechanics, mechanical or electrical engineering).
• You have at least 3 years' experience in a maritime or technical service environment.
• You are a natural people manager with strong leadership skills.
• You communicate fluently and professionally, both internally and externally.
• You have a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience in ship maintenance is a strong asset.
• You have an affinity for digital tools and technology.
• You have a driving licence B.
• Language knowledge:
  • Dutch: excellent (essential)
  • French & English: good practical knowledge
• You work fluently with MS Office and MS Project.

Organisation

You will join an international technical services provider operating within complex and highly regulated maritime environments. The organisation supports critical infrastructures and fleet operations with a strong focus on quality, safety and reliability. Thanks to years of expertise and continuous investments in people and technology, the company continues to grow sustainably. Cooperation, professionalism and knowledge sharing are central to the company culture. Employees are given the opportunity to work on technically challenging and socially relevant projects.

Offer

• A permanent job within a technically strong and stable organisation.
• A competitive salary package based on experience, complemented by fringe benefits.
• Ample training opportunities, both internal and external.
• A pleasant working environment with a focus on team spirit and well-being.
• The opportunity to participate in high-tech projects within a unique maritime context.
• Collaboration in a multicultural and experienced team.

Interested in this vacancy? Do not hesitate to contact me on 0478 83 82 15 or at ellen.roobroeck@staging.ctrl-f.be.