Job Purpose:
TEXO Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical / Engine Technician to carry out service and repair work on mobile plant equipment at the Port in Teesside.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct planned maintenance on main and auxiliary engines, including oil and fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections of cooling and fuel systems.
* Perform diagnostics, servicing, and maintenance using specialist diagnostic tools.
* Strip down, inspect, and rebuild hydraulic, diesel, and hybrid engine components (e.g., injectors, turbochargers, cylinder heads).
* Maintain and repair propulsion drives, hydraulic motors, steering gear, and marine gearboxes.
* Service deck equipment such as electric winches, fuel pumps, firefighting gear, and bilge systems.
* Support dry docking procedures, engine overhauls, and Class inspections when required.
* Accurately record all work in the ERP system and assist with parts ordering and stock control.
* Respond to emergency callouts and breakdowns involving port and harbour vessels.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven experience in a similar mechanical or engine technician role.
* Strong ability to respond to mechanical breakdowns.
* Competent in engine strip-down and rebuild processes.
Benefits:
* Annual performance bonus.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including:
* Access to counselling and employee assistance services
* Wellbeing app and healthcare cash plan
* Occupational health support
* Flu jab vouchers
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to exclusive discounts and perks through the Health Assured Wisdom wellbeing app.
* Family-friendly benefits, including:
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Paid neonatal leave
* Paid leave for fertility treatment
* Career break opportunities
* Hybrid working options (where applicable)
* Pension scheme with employer contributions above the statutory minimum