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Document Controller
Full Time, Permanent
Bamber Bridge with hybrid working
About James Fisher And Sons Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, cantered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
Job Purpose
We have an amazing opportunity for a Document controller to join James Fisher Renewables to define, implement, and govern a robust document control system and process within James Fisher Renewables (JFR).
This position will ensure efficient management and secure handling of all Integrated Management System as well as project specific documentation, contributing to overall operational effectiveness and compliance with internal and client requirements. By maintaining accurate and accessible documentation, the Document Controller will play a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering a superior service experience.
Principal Accountabilities
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment
You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here
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Document Controller
Full Time, Permanent
Bamber Bridge with hybrid working
About James Fisher And Sons Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, cantered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Job Purpose
We have an amazing opportunity for a Document controller to join James Fisher Renewables to define, implement, and govern a robust document control system and process within James Fisher Renewables (JFR).
This position will ensure efficient management and secure handling of all Integrated Management System as well as project specific documentation, contributing to overall operational effectiveness and compliance with internal and client requirements. By maintaining accurate and accessible documentation, the Document Controller will play a crucial role in enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering a superior service experience.
Principal Accountabilities
- Conducting a complete audit of existing documentation to implement a robust Document Management System (DMS) within James Fisher Renewables.
- Maintaining the DMS, continuously assessing and highlighting areas for improvement, and leading change initiatives
- Ensuring that contractual deliverables relating to Document Control are fulfilled
- Providing ongoing document control services at both an Integrated Management System level and also on specific projects
- Registering and controlling/issuing all project documentation on the chosen DMS with a recorded and traceable audit trail
- Ensuring checked and approved documentation is always correctly signed off by authorised personnel
- Managing the structure and permissions setting on the JFR SharePoint System
- Previous document control and administration experience in an engineering business, preferably in the offshore wind, oil and gas or electrical power utility sector
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and common IT practices is required. Familiarity with Power Automate would be preferable.
- Previous use of an Electronic Document Management System (DMS) system(s).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to rapidly react to requests and expedite information.
- Auditing skills to verify the accuracy and compliance of documents
- Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
- Experience of maintaining document history and authentication
- Awareness of Document Security and Legal Admissibility
- Awareness of GDPR and compliance
- Experience in reporting and tracking of data
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment
You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here
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