Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial Plant & PLCs

Forth Ports Group

Tilbury

On-site

GBP 56,000 - 69,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Group bonus

Shift allowance

Pension scheme with life assurance

Job summary

Forth Ports Group is seeking an Engineering Technician (Electrical) at the Port of Tilbury to perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and support safe, reliable operations on site. The role requires experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within an industrial setting and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends.

You will contribute to a high‑reliability grain terminal, work with PLCs and automation, and report on plant status to Engineering Supervisors.

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

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring across plant and equipment.
Develop understanding of terminal plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.
Carry out installations, improvements and modifications to 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 to support uninterrupted operations.
Communicate 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.