Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK-based port and logistics organisation undergoing significant investment and transformation. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is committed to achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. Success is driven by state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce. Your new role As a Mechanical Technician within the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of heavy plant and equipment. Key responsibilities include: Performing proactive and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems such as hydraulic systems, piston and multistage pumps, bridges, dock gates, and other critical infrastructure. Troubleshooting and repairing faults to ensure minimal disruption to operations. Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to Health, Safety, Environment, Engineering, and Quality standards. Participating in an on-call rota for out-of-hours reactive maintenance (1 week per month) with additional pay. Supporting the engineering maintenance plan and inspecting assets within your designated area. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you should have: A mechanical engineering apprenticeship background, ideally with experience in heavy industry. Hands-on experience with hydraulic equipment, pumps, lock gates, bridges, and PLC systems. Familiarity with CMMS systems for fault and defect reporting. A strong commitment to health and safety standards. What you'll get in return In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension Flexible Benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, and Retail Vouchers Commitment to Learning and Development - over 50,000 hours of training supported last year Employee Assistance Programme for physical and mental health support What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk