Engineering Technician (Shifts)

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's port operations is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Port of Tilbury. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of plant and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in maintaining industrial systems. The position offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in maintaining industrial fixed plant and equipment.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
• Report status of machine breakdowns to engineering supervisors.
• Maintain safety and reliability standards in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fault-finding

Education

HNC/D or NVQ 2/3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Below is a revised version of the job description with improved formatting, clarity, and removal of redundant or irrelevant content:

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

About Forth Ports

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operators, connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. We are committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, and are expanding in the renewable energy sector, especially offshore wind.

Job Description

As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring all plant, equipment, and systems are operational to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
• Develop thorough knowledge of plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Report status of machine breakdowns to engineering supervisors.
• Report any damage or misuse of equipment.
• Complete statutory examinations and related reports.
• Undertake ancillary tasks such as fueling, lubrication, cleaning, etc.
• Maintain safety and reliability standards in all maintenance activities.
• Follow instructions from supervisors, both written and verbal.
• Drive vehicles and cargo handling equipment, with training provided.
• Work flexibly across workshops and work areas.
• Work at heights as required.
• Ensure a clean, hazard-free working environment in compliance with standards.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years experience in maintaining industrial fixed plant and equipment. Relevant qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (HNC/D or NVQ 2/3). Skills in electrical/mechanical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault-finding. Full UK driving license and right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Generous annual leave, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking.
• Family-friendly policies, employee discounts, gym memberships.

Application Process

Submit your CV and cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ link. All offers are subject to pre-employment medical including respiratory testing.