Engineering Technician

The Port of Tilbury Grain Terminal is the UK’s largest grain handling facility for both imports and exports, operating to food-grade standards through a state-of-the-art, fully automated and highly flexible terminal. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a vital role in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment and engineering systems, responding promptly to faults and breakdowns and helping ensure the Grain Terminal continues to operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring activities across plant and equipment.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of terminal plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.

• Carry out installations, improvements and modifications to new and existing plant, systems and equipment.

• Promptly report any damage, misuse or operational concerns relating to plant and equipment to Engineering or Operational Managers.

• Undertake ancillary tasks such as fuelling, lubrication and cleaning when required to support uninterrupted operations.

• Communicate clearly with team members, Supervisors and Managers to provide updates on plant status, repairs and breakdown activity.

• Prepare engineering reports and complete required documentation, including statutory check records where appropriate.

• Follow all written and verbal instructions, including radio communications, from Engineering Supervisors and Managers.

• Work flexibly across workshops and operational areas while maintaining compliance with company and statutory requirements.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a practical, safety-focused Engineering Technician with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment. You will be confident fault-finding on fixed plant and equipment, comfortable working as part of a collaborative engineering team, and flexible in supporting a rotational shift pattern, including weekends. Experience in grain, port, food-grade or similar operational environments would be beneficial.

Skills & Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2–3 years’ maintenance experience.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Proven ability to carry out continuous electrical and mechanical fault-finding within an industrial fixed plant and equipment environment.

• Knowledge of health and safety, environmental standards, quality management and food safety regulations.

• Experience operating heavy plant and mobile platforms within a port or industrial environment.

• Prior shift working experience, with flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends.

• Experience with DSEAR and ATEX regulations, and COMPEX EX05/EX06 qualifications, would be desirable but are not essential as training will be provided.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK

• Full UK Working Rights

What Forth Ports can offer you

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary

• Group bonus

• Shift allowance

• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary

• In‑house Occupational Health — Provides professional workplace health advice, support, and guidance for employees across all sites

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Delivered through Health Assured, offering 24/7, 365‑day confidential wellbeing support via the Wisdom app or telephone access, covering mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and emotional wellbeing

• Physiotherapy Support — Access to physiotherapy sessions through three external providers in Scotland, plus an onsite physiotherapist once per week in Tilbury

• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees

• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms

• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting

• On-site free parking available for all employees

• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover

• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays 

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.