1197 - Equipment Technology Technician (Shift)

Harwich International Port Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8%

Life Assurance 14x salary

Profit share bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Health Team

Volunteering days

Perkbox discounts

Development pathways

Job summary

Harwich International Port Limited seeks an Equipment Technology Technician (Shift) to join our Engineering team in Felixstowe. You will diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and electronic control systems on container handling equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires an HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent, strong fault-finding skills, PLC knowledge, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic skills on complex engineering equipment.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, automation and control systems on container handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Deliver reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and project work efficiently while minimising disruption to port operations.
• Support network communications, positioning systems and terminal operating system interfaces across port equipment.
• Drive equipment reliability and performance improvements by reducing downtime, responding effectively to faults and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, engineering standards and management systems, while providing technical guidance and support to colleagues, apprentices and contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

PLC programming

Control systems

Education

HNC/HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLC programming languages

Job description

Location Felixstowe

Division Engineering - MechElec

Salary from £60,710 to £71,929 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Advert Summary

EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

The Role

We're recruiting an Equipment Technology Technician (Shift) to join our Engineering team.

Directly supporting the port's projects to deliver our NetZero targets, the ETT will be diagnosing, rectifying and repairing faults on electrical and electronic based control and drive systems.

The successful candidate will hold or be working towards an HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

They will also have in-depth knowledge of various PLC programming languages, control logic data communications, positions systems and the interface with all ancillary control equipment.

This is a shift based role averaging 42 hours a week over a rolling 7 day shift pattern.

Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving

We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long term development:

Financial & Security

• Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)
• Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
• Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
• On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support

Time, Flexibility & Community

• Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies
• Volunteering days supporting our local community
• Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands

Growth & Development

• Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network

Role Overview

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, automation and control systems on container handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Deliver reactive maintenance, planned maintenance and project work efficiently while minimising disruption to port operations.
• Support network communications, positioning systems and terminal operating system interfaces across port equipment.
• Drive equipment reliability and performance improvements by reducing downtime, responding effectively to faults and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, engineering standards and management systems, while providing technical guidance and support to colleagues, apprentices and contractors

What you need

• HNC/HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic skills on complex engineering equipment
• Ability to prioritise workloads and remain effective in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders.

Shifts & Pay

• Salary: Up to 71,929 inclusive of shift pay
• Hours: 42hrs per week

Inclusion & Community

We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.

As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community-focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.

We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. While we may not always be able to accommodate every request, we will always do our best to understand individual needs and explore suitable adjustments. These may include:

• Providing application materials in alternative formats (e.g. large print or accessible documents)
• Giving additional time for assessments or interviews
• Sharing interview formats in advance where appropriate
• Providing interview questions in a clear, readable printed format for all candidates
• Where possible, offering virtual interviews as an alternative to in-person attendance
• Adjusting interview environments (e.g. quiet rooms or reduced distractions)
• Allowing the use of assistive technology or support persons
• Providing clear communication and instructions throughout the process

Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women's Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. Our D&I committee oversees multiple employee networks including - Women's Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability and Culture.