Your newpany
You will be joining a major UK port and logistics operation that plays a vital role in supporting international trade and supply chains. The organisation is investing heavily in modern equipment, advanced crane technology, and sustainable operations, creating an environment focused on safety, innovation, reliability, and the development of its engineering workforce.
Your new role
As an Electrical Shift Technician, you will be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining a wide range of plant and equipment within a high‑volume container operations environment. Working a 4 on / 4 off days and nights shift pattern, you will deliver both reactive and planned preventative maintenance across terminal operations, including cranes, CRMGs, and straddle carriers.You will respond to machine breakdowns during live operations, carrying out fault diagnosis and repairs safely and efficiently to minimise downtime. The role requires closemunication with Engineering Shift Managers, ensuring parts, materials, and follow‑up actions are reported accurately and promptly.You will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability and availability by supporting delivery of the preventative maintenance plan, identifying spare parts requirements, and liaising with internal teams to ensure stock availability. There is also an expectation to support multi‑skilled working where appropriate andplete additional training as required.A strong focus on safety underpins the role, with responsibility for working to safe systems of work at all times, following SOPs, and ensuring risk assessments arepleted, reviewed, and adhered to.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have a strong electrical engineering background and excellent fault‑finding capability. You will also bring:
1. A minimum ONC (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant electrical or engineering discipline
2. Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic experience in an industrial or heavy plant environment
3. Working knowledge of modern maintenance strategies and control systems, including PLCs
4. The ability to interpret and work from electrical circuit diagrams
5. Experience working with motors and variable speed controllers
6. A flexible approach with willingness to develop multi‑skilled capabilities
7. Previous experience on container handling equipment, particularly container cranes, would be advantageous, but is not essential.
8. A full and valid UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
In return, you’ll receive apetitive salary and aprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career development and overall wellbeing, including:
9. 26 days annual leave
10. Pension scheme with up to 10% matched employer contribution
11. A flexible benefits platform including options such as car schemes, healthcare cash plans, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, retail vouchers, and additional insurance products
12. Strongmitment to learning, training, and career development
13. Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for physical and mental wellbeing
This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills on a wide range of modern, large‑scale equipment within a critical infrastructure environment, with long‑term stability and progression opportunities.