We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 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
1. Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets such as airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
2. Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
3. Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
4. 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:
5. Full UK Driving Licence.
6. Time served with an Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical bias and or in Electrical qualification (Minimum NVQ Level 2/ ONC/ HNC).
7. Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
8. Confident at working at height or around water.
9. Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a ‘call-out roster’.
Ideal
10. Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
11. Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
12. Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
13. Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
14. Experience of COMPEX.
15. 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.