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Job opportunity: Logistics and Procurement Coordinator

Location: UK Docks Head Office, South Shields (with UK and international shipyard travel)

Reports to: Logistics and Procurement Manager

Role Overview:

As part of the Operational Ship Management team, you will support procurement and logistics functions to ensure the efficient supply of equipment, spares, and services to vessels worldwide.

This includes managing RFQs, purchase orders, supplier relationships, and global logistics in line with UK Public Sector Procurement Legislation and company standards.

The role requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in procurement or logistics—ideally within the marine sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement: Prepare and manage RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier quotations.

  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with policies and frameworks.

  • Logistics: Coordinate freight forwarding, imports/exports, and customs clearance of vessel spares and equipment. Maintain bonded goods records and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

  • Supplier Management: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance against SLAs/KPIs, and resolve delivery or pricing issues.

  • Data and Reporting: Maintain accurate procurement and logistics records across business systems, producing reports to support operational decision-making.

  • Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities meet legislative, contractual, and audit requirements, with accurate documentation and flow-down obligations to the supply chain.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proven background in procurement and/or logistics (marine/shipping industry preferred).

  • Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise under pressure.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer-focused mindset.

  • IT proficiency (Microsoft Office; procurement/logistics software such as SAGE desirable).

  • Safety-conscious, team-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

  • Experience with international freight, ship spares in transit, and bonded goods.

  • Understanding of supply chain cost, quality, and delivery performance.

  • Knowledge of UK Public Sector Procurement Legislation and customs regulations.

Application details: Please send CV and covering letter, marked for the attention of Clare Boak, to recruitment@ukdocks.com

Job opportunity: Ship Manager

Location: Middlesbrough (some travel may be required within the UK and abroad)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day activities on a designated Ship repair project.  

  • Implement and maintain processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ship operations.

  • Coordinate all production trade disciplines & subcontract supply chain to execute work specifications in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Optimise resourcing levels, monitoring performance and outputs.

  • Review technical specifications to understand the scope of work and identify any variations to the specifications and cost/submit variations to the owner’s representative for approval.

  • Accountable for the project P&L relating to project costs for all sub-contractor, labour, consumable, and material costs.

  • Conduct routine vessel and site inspections to identify, mitigate, and eliminate hazards and unsafe practices.

  • Collaborate with the QHSE Manager to ensure full compliance with company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems.

  • Lead Project Progress Meetings and other meetings as required.

  • Support other departments and communicate with customers, sub-contractors and suppliers, project management teams and production departments.

Relevant Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management experience.

  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.

  • Ability to motivate and engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

  • Commercial awareness.

  • Ability to evaluate sub-contractors and supplier quotations.

Knowledge

  • Good working knowledge of ship repair, shipbuilding and or heavy engineering environments.

  • Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and standards.

Qualifications

  • Candidate should be from a shipyard or marine background, having either technical or time-served tradesman qualifications.

  • Full UK driving licence

Additional Requirements

  • Must adhere to UK Docks Marine Services Policies and Procedures relating to Human Resources and Health & Safety.

  • Awareness of Classification Society requirements.  

Hours of Operation & Holiday

  • 39 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 0700-1530, Friday 0700 - 1430). Additional time to be worked as required.

  • 23 Days Holiday plus Statutory Bank Holidays

Salary

  • Dependent upon experience

Application details: Candidates should apply via email with CV and covering letter to: teesside@ukdocks.com. Strictly no agencies.

Job opportunity: General Manager (Gosport)

Location: Gosport, Hampshire

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and commercial success of the engineering boatyard. This role oversees all marine engineering operations, vessel repair and maintenance projects, workforce management, health and safety compliance, customer relationships, budgeting, and strategic growth initiatives. The General Manager ensures efficient yard operations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management

  • Lead and assist the Operations Director in managing the day-to-day boatyard operations, including:

-  Vessel repair and refit projects

-  Marine engineering services

-  Fabrication and maintenance activities

-  Yard logistics and scheduling

  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

  • Coordinate Manpower allocations between projects, arrange lifting schedules and berthing allocations.

  • Manage and monitor workloads at UK DOCKS locations and operations of current contracts.

  • Develop and improve operational procedures and workflows to maximise efficiency.

  • Maintain and update Company Accreditation (ISO 9001). Carry out Audits as directed.

  • Have monthly meetings with the Operations Director to discuss future work, revenue streams, and work in progress.

  • Contribute to operational leadership and provide strategic input on future company contracts and business opportunities.

Engineering & Technical Oversight

  • Supervise marine engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and maintenance personnel.

  • Review technical specifications, project plans, and engineering standards. Monitor KPI’s for MoD Contracts currently run by UKDOCKS.

  • Review Contract Documentation Obsolescence Reliability Configuration Security (DORCS) AND Data Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (DRACAS)

  • Ensure compliance with marine regulations, classification society requirements, and industry best practices.

  • Support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving for complex repair or installation projects. 

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Maintain a strong safety culture throughout the yard.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and maritime regulations.

  • Review risk assessments and oversee incident investigations.

  • Monitor environmental controls including waste management, fuel handling, and pollution prevention.

  • Maintain compliance with Company Environmental Certificate 14001.

Financial Management

  • Prepare and manage operational budgets and financial forecasts.

  • Monitor project profitability, labour utilisation, and operational costs.

  • Oversee and grow revenue streams through technical support for Company Contracts.

  • Approve purchasing and subcontractor agreements.

  • Identify other opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction.

Staff Leadership & Development

  • Recruit, lead, mentor, and evaluate management and operational staff.

  • Manage workforce planning, training, and performance development.

  • Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments.

  • Support apprenticeship and skills development programmes where applicable.

Customer & Commercial Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and uniformed staff for current MoD Contracts held.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Vessel Managers and Company Prime subcontractors.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.

  • Prepare quotations and oversee project delivery commitments.

  • Resolve customer concerns and ensure high levels of service satisfaction.

  • Promote the boatyard’s services to attract new business opportunities.

Strategic Planning

  • Develop long-term operational and business growth strategies.

  • Identify investment opportunities in equipment, facilities, and technology.

  • Support business development initiatives and market expansion.

  • Report operational performance and strategic recommendations to company directors or owners. 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Business Management, or related field preferred.

  • Extensive experience in marine engineering, shipyard, boatyard, or heavy industrial operations.

  • Proven leadership experience in operations or general management roles.

  • Strong knowledge of marine systems, vessel repair, fabrication, and maintenance practices.

  • Experience managing budgets, projects, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Knowledge of maritime health and safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • Excellent operational planning and organisational ability

  • Commercial awareness and financial management capability

  • Technical understanding of marine engineering systems

  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Effective communication and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Information

  • Combination of office-based management and active supervision within the boatyard environment.

  • May require occasional evening or weekend work depending on operational demands.

  • May require travel to other sites operated by UK DOCKS

  • Exposure to marine industrial environments including noise, heavy equipment, and outdoor weather conditions.

Application details: Candidates should apply via email with CV and covering letter to: gosport@ukdocks.com. Strictly no agencies.