Job Description
Your new companyYou will be joining a major UK port and logistics operator that plays a critical role in keeping global trade moving. With significant long-term investment planned, the organisation is focused on modernising infrastructure, decarbonising operations, and developing its people to support future growth. Safety, reliability, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of its engineering operations.
Your new roleAs a Multi-Skilled Shift Technician, you will support the Container Division Engineering team in a busy port environment, ensuring day-to-day maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with operational demands.Working on a 4 on / 4 off 12-hour shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive corrective maintenance across Ship-to-Shore (STS) and Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (CRMGs), along with associated equipment across the port estate.The role is genuinely multi-skilled, covering both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks. You will work closely with Engineering Shift Managers and senior engineers, ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and site safety standards. Work may involve operating at height, in confined spaces, and within challenging industrial environments.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechatronics, or combined Electrical and Mechanical Engineering qualifications. You will also bring:
* Proven experience working with PLCs, motors and controls, and variable speed drives
* Experience of electrical installation works, fault-finding, repairs, and infrastructure replacement
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced operational environment
* A good working knowledge of maintenance strategies such as RCM, PM, CBM, and TPM
* An understanding of permit-to-work systems, safe systems of work, and accident reporting
* The flexibility and willingness to multi-skill across electrical and mechanical disciplines
* The ability to work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty or dirty environments
What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary and access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal wellbeing. This includes:
* 26 days annual leave
* Pension scheme with up to 10% matched employer contribution
* A flexible benefits platform including options such as car schemes, healthcare cash plans, cycle-to-work, gym membership, retail vouchers, and additional insurance
* Strong commitment to ongoing training, upskilling, and career development
* Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support for physical and mental wellbeing
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team within a critical infrastructure environment, offering long-term stability, development, and career progression.
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