Engineering Shift Lead: Maintenance & Fault Diagnostics

Harwich International Port Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life Assurance 14× annual salary

Profit share bonus and performance</n>

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On site Occupational Health Team

Volunteering days

Perkbox discounts

Development pathways

Job summary

Hutchison Ports UK Felixstowe is seeking an Engineering Shift Leader to oversee day-to-day engineering activity on shift, ensuring maintenance and repair work on container handling equipment is carried out safely and efficiently.

You will lead engineering teams, coordinate resources, diagnose faults, and maintain high safety and reliability across the port, deputising for the Engineering Supervisor when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in a maintenance engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability and knowledge of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering teams on shift to deliver maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and support repair of faults on container handling and workshop equipment.
• Monitor progress and reprioritise activities to meet operational demands.
• Provide direction, briefings and communication to team members and contractors.
• Coach and develop staff to maintain high-quality work and safety.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance engineering

Safety standards

Education

ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hutchison Ports UK Felixstowe is seeking an Engineering Shift Leader to oversee day-to-day engineering activity on shift, ensuring maintenance and repair work on container handling equipment is carried out safely and efficiently.

You will lead engineering teams, coordinate resources, diagnose faults, and maintain high safety and reliability across the port, deputising for the Engineering Supervisor when required.