Asset Support Officer

MCS Group has an exciting exclusive opportunity for an Asset Information Support specialist to join Belfast Harbour's Engineering & Infrastructure team. This permanent role sits within the operations engineering department, playing a central part in setting up a brand-new asset management framework and system to support data-driven decision-making across a world-leading regional port.

As Asset Information Support, you will work closely with a collaborative team of IT and engineering professionals to collect, process, and interpret data linked to asset performance and condition. You will play a vital role in mapping assets, pulling trends, and transforming raw data into clear, business-friendly insights that directly influence team performance and future improvements. The Role:

Organise and cleanse engineering and asset data to make it easy to analyse, interrogate, and present.

Interpret trends and performance insights against KPIs, sharing clear reports with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Assist with initial data collation, data migration, testing, and workflow updates as part of a major new Enterprise Asset Management System rollout.

Interrogate core systems (such as Oracle, Maximo, and PMIS) to identify patterns that support preventative maintenance reviews and operational decisions.

Collaborate with data specialists to define dashboard requirements for advanced reporting tools like Power BI.

Support the execution of Belfast Harbour's Digital Transformation Programme, using lean principles to streamline workflows and improve data capture.

Provide administrative support to the Engineering Services team, managing asset records, inspections, and contractor documentation.

Essential Criteria:

Proficient in Excel with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience manipulating data, using formulas ), and creating clear charts/graphs for operational reporting.

Strong data management skills, with a proven track record of organising, cleaning, and maintaining accurate data sets.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret trends, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

An HND/degree qualification in Engineering OR strong data analytical skills with a great attitude and a willingness to learn engineering processes.

A valid Driving Licence.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience with asset management systems (such as Maximo), including data updates or system migrations.

Knowledge of reporting tools like Power BI for developing dashboards and insights.

Understanding of maintenance management, planning processes, or practical experience with mechanical/electrical assets.

Experience working on estate, port, or infrastructure-related projects.

Familiarity with business improvement or streamlining workflows.

The Package:

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 for candidates with the right blend of engineering and data experience.

• Strong data backgrounds with limited engineering experience will start around £30,000-£35,000

Location: Belfast Harbour / Hybrid (2 days working from home after probation period).

Bonus: Annual profit-sharing bonus tied to company performance (historically around £1,600, paid biannually).

Pension: Generous scheme with a 6% employee contribution and a 14% Belfast Harbour contribution.

Time Off & Progression: Enhanced annual leave, an annual pay increase review in April, and a £500 annual personal development budget scheme.

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity leave (up to 6 months full pay depending on service), enhanced paternity leave (up to 4 weeks full pay depending on service), and separate neonatal leave provisions.

Addtional Perks: Free car parking on-site, a subsidised canteen, and a comprehensive benefits platform covering health, financial wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Corey Hillis, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, on .

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.