Engineering Technician (Shifts)

Job Description 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 Overtime rate: 1.75x  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   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.
Skills Needed About The Company 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.
Company Culture 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.
Desired Criteria Experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations.
preference given to COMPEX EX05 and EX06 qualifications 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 Closing Date Friday 29th November, 2024