Electrical Engineering Technician – Port & Grain Terminal

Port of Tilbury London; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Group bonus

Pension & life cover

On-site parking

Job summary

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is seeking an Engineering Technician (Electrical) to perform planned and reactive maintenance across the Grain Terminal’s plant and equipment. You will fault-find on fixed plant, support safe, efficient operations, and work within a rotational shift pattern, including weekends.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in maintenance, knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems (PLCs, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics), and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proven ability to fault-find on fixed plant and equipment in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety, environmental standards, quality management and food safety regulations.
• Experience operating heavy plant and mobile platforms within a port/industrial environment.
• Prior shift working experience with weekend flexibility.
• DSEAR/ATEX awareness desirable; training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence and working rights in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring across plant and equipment.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of terminal plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.
• Carry out installations, improvements and modifications to new and existing plant, systems and equipment.
• Promptly report any damage, misuse or concerns to Engineering or Operational Managers.
• Undertake fuelling, lubrication and cleaning to support uninterrupted operations.
• Communicate plant status and repairs with team members, Supervisors and Managers.
• Prepare engineering reports and complete required documentation, including statutory check records.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions from Engineering Supervisors and Managers.
• Work flexibly across workshops and operational areas while complying with company and statutory requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Health & safety knowledge

Heavy plant experience

Shift work experience

ATEX awareness

COMPEX qualifications

Good communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is seeking an Engineering Technician (Electrical) to perform planned and reactive maintenance across the Grain Terminal’s plant and equipment. You will fault-find on fixed plant, support safe, efficient operations, and work within a rotational shift pattern, including weekends.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in maintenance, knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems (PLCs, automation, hydraulics, pneumatics), and a valid UK driving licence.