About The Service
The Cardiff Bay Barrage represents one of the key elements in the regeneration of South Cardiff and has created an inland lake of approximately 200 hectares. Construction of the Barrage was undertaken by Cardiff Bay Development Corporation starting in 1994 and completed in 1999. From 1st April 2000 Cardiff County Council became the successor body and established the Cardiff Harbour Authority to manage the associated responsibilities. The Barrage includes an 800m long embankment, 5 sluice gates, a fish pass, three locks, associated bascule bridges, navigational aids, compressor stations, Pont y Werin, river flow stations and an outer harbour. Whilst the Act provided the powers to construct the Barrage, it also imposes obligations on the Harbour Authority with respect to a variety of operational and environmental issues. The key priority for the Barrage is now as a flood defence structure.
About the job
A Mechanical Engineering post has become available as part of the Barrage Engineering Team. Candidates must have gained a formal Mechanical apprenticeship and have a suitable Engineering Certification (HNC or similar).
To carry our repairs, maintenance, scheduled operations and works across the Barrage site as directed, including Cardiff International White Water, Pont y Werin and associated areas.
The post will provide a unique opportunity for those who have significant Mechanical Engineering experience. The selected candidate will be expected to be flexible, an excellent team worker and have good communication skills. They must be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative. Fault-finding and problem solving skills are essential. In addition, heavy industry experience is a requirement of the post.
The successful candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal hours and in all weather conditions. A statutory requirement under the post is to be able to arrive on site and carrying out rectifications works within an hour of any major failure being identified.
In return Cardiff Harbour Authority will provide a training package to include the opportunity of further education and development.
What We Are Looking For From You
The role requires a high level of Mechanical Engineering knowledge particularly with regards to hydraulics.
The selected candidate will be expected to be flexible, an excellent team worker and have good communication skills. They must be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative.
There must be a commitment and adherence to safe working procedures and protocols.
Additional information
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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