We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 19 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team, you’ll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.
The role is based on a 39-hour working week, with standard hours of Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm and Friday 7:30am-3:00pm, alongside participation in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support, where call-outs attract a minimum 4-hour payment, with additional hours paid at overtime rates.
Accountabilities
- Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets such as airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
- Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
- Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
- Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port’s estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Time served with an Engineering qualification - Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
- Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
- Confident at working at height or around water.
- Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a call-out roster.
Ideal
- Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
- Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
- Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
- Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
- Experience of COMPEX.
- Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.
- We offer a competitive salary
- contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match)
- private healthcare
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days)
- wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers
- We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills
- There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system
Applications for the role close on 12th September. We are not looking for any agency assistance with this role. We operate a strict Approved Suppliers List who we would speak with exclusively if required.
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