Engineering Technician (Shifts)
Job Title: Engineering Technician
Location: Port of Tilbury
Hours: Monday – Friday shift rotation – 0600-1400 | 1400—2200 | 2200-0600
Compensation: £50,000-£55,000 + £5,071 shift allowance + OTE
Roles: Multiple
Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
About the role
As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for the successful and timely undertaking of planned and reactive maintenance including all mandatory and statutory requirements, and timely and high-quality response to faults and breakdowns to ensure all plant, equipment and systems are in full working order to meet business needs.
Key responsibilities:
To effectively use initiative and technical ability to provide a standard of work and productivity consistent with good customer service
Undertake planned maintenance, breakdown repair and condition monitoring activities of plant and equipment
Obtain a thorough working knowledge of plant equipment in order to effectively repair and maintain to minimise downtime
Report to engineering supervisors on status of machine breakdowns
To report any damage or misuse of plant equipment to engineering or operational supervision
Respond with written reports and provide signatures to statutory examinations or any other information as required
When required undertake ancillary tasks including fuelling, lubrication, cleaning or steam cleaning or any other task required in order to ensure the progress of work is not hindered
To act with due regard in the interests of safety and reliability in all aspects of maintenance and repair
Must act on instructions both written and verbal, including radio communication from engineering or operational supervisor
To be capable of driving vehicles and cargo handling equipment and accept training from a nominated person appointed by the Port
To be flexible between workshops and work areas
To be capable of working at heights on board vessels or any other place as directed
Show due regard for the Port’s property and the safety of yourself and other Port employees
Adhere to all Port regulations and working arrangements and comply with any relevant legislation in force
Responsible for ensuring that a clean, tidy and hazard free working environment is maintained to defined standards with a clear knowledge of those standards for DSEAR and Food Safety
What we're looking for:
We are seeking a skilled maintenance professional with at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in maintaining industrial fixed plant and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at HNC/D or NVQ 2/3 level, with strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs and automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Qualifications and Skills:
HNC/D or NVQ 2/3 level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification or similar
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, PLC’s and Automation, hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations. preference given to COMPEX EX05 and EX06 qualifications but not essential as training can be given
Proven knowledge of continuous fault-finding techniques, especially in industrial fixed plant and equipment environments
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
Heavy plant and mobile platform experience
IT skills in Word, Excel
Knowledge of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Regulations
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Please note that all offers will be subject to passing a Pre-Employment Medical, which includes a respiratory test.
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 and additional shift allowance of £5,000
Generous annual leave entitlement
A defined pension scheme and life assurance
Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
Attractive Family Friendly Policies
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
GymFlex health club memberships
Overtime rates:
Flat rate from 2200 Sunday to 2200 Friday
1.5x from 2200 Friday to 2200 Saturday
2x from Saturday to 2200 Sunday
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.
How to Apply:
If you are an ambitious Engineering Technician and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
What you will need
Required criteria
- HNC/D or NVQ 2/3 level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification or similar
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, PLC’s and Automation, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Regulations
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
Desired criteria
- Experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations. preference given to COMPEX EX05 and EX06 qualifications
Forth Ports Group
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Our benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
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