Electrical & Mechanical Technician — Rotating Shifts

SeeMeHired.com; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Group bonus

Shift allowance

Defined contribution pension scheme up

16.5% joint contribution

Life assurance at 4x salary

In‑house Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Physiotherapy Support

Annual Christmas gift

GymFlex health club memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site free parking

Family-friendly policies

Employee discount platform

Job summary

The Port of Tilbury Grain Terminal, operated by Forth Ports, is recruiting an Engineering Technician (Electrical) to maintain plant and equipment across a fully automated grain terminal. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, install improvements and ensure safe, reliable operations in a rotating shift pattern, including weekends.

We value practical, safety‑focused engineers with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, PLCs and automation, and a collaborative approach.

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 activities 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 operational concerns relating to plant and equipment to Engineering or Operational Managers.
• Undertake ancillary tasks such as fuelling, lubrication and cleaning when required to support uninterrupted operations.
• Communicate clearly 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.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

PLCs & automation systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Job description

The Port of Tilbury Grain Terminal, operated by Forth Ports, is recruiting an Engineering Technician (Electrical) to maintain plant and equipment across a fully automated grain terminal. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, install improvements and ensure safe, reliable operations in a rotating shift pattern, including weekends.

We value practical, safety‑focused engineers with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, PLCs and automation, and a collaborative approach.