Engineering Supervisor

Forth Ports Group; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Group Bonus

Defined contribution pension

In‑house Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

GymFlex health club

Cycle to Work

On-site free parking

Job summary

Forth Ports is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor for the Port of Tilbury, overseeing a small engineering team in a busy grain terminal. You will plan and deliver reactive and planned maintenance across plant and equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while minimising downtime.

You will work a 40-hour week with alternating shifts and weekends, leading fault-finding activities and coordinating installations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• 2–3 years’ maintenance experience and previous shift-working experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• DSEAR and ATEX knowledge desirable but training will be provided.
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding in an industrial fixed plant environment.
• Health and safety, environmental standards, quality management and food safety regulations knowledge.
• Experience operating heavy plant and mobile platforms in a port/industrial setting.
• MS Office including Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence and full UK Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring across all plant and equipment.
• Develop understanding of Grain Terminal plant to support efficient repairs and minimize downtime.
• Plan and coordinate installation of new plant, equipment and modifications.
• Ensure safety and compliance in all reactive maintenance tasks.
• Develop and review safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Report damage or misuse of plant promptly to Engineering or Management teams.
• Communicate updates on breakdowns, repairs and equipment status to the team.
• Prepare engineering reports and sign off on statutory checks and documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

PLC & Automation

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

MS Office (Excel)

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

PLC troubleshooting tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Engineering Supervisor

Location:

Port of Tilbury

Hours:

40 hours per week (Alternate shifts of 0600 to 1400 Monday to Friday, 1400 to 2200 Monday to Friday, 2200 to 0600 Sunday to Thursday)

Compensation:

£66,304 + £5,254 shift allowance

At Forth Ports, we keep trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Every day, our teams support the flow of goods, materials, and services that businesses and communities rely on, helping to power economic growth across the UK and beyond. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and their expertise, commitment, and innovation drive our success.

With our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, we're investing heavily in sustainable and digital technologies, including major growth in offshore wind and greener port operations. For you, this means joining a business that's evolving, ambitious, and making a real difference.

About The Role

The Port of Tilbury Grain Terminal is the UK’s largest grain handling facility for both imports and exports. As Engineering Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the terminal’s operational performance by planning and delivering reactive and planned maintenance across plant, equipment and engineering systems. You will supervise the engineering team, respond promptly to faults and breakdowns, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and co-ordinate planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring activities across all plant and equipment.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Grain Terminal’s plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.
• Plan, oversee and co-ordinate the installation of new plant, equipment and modifications to existing systems.
• Ensure reactive maintenance tasks are delivered safely, effectively and in line with operational priorities.
• Develop and review safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements and supporting documentation.
• Report any damage or misuse of plant and equipment promptly to Engineering, Operational or Management teams.
• Communicate clearly with team members and managers, providing updates on breakdowns, repairs and equipment status.
• Prepare engineering reports and provide signatures for statutory checks and other required documentation.
• Carry out ancillary tasks such as fuelling, lubrication and cleaning where required to support uninterrupted workflow.
• Work flexibly across workshops and operational areas, following all written, verbal and radio instructions from Engineering Managers.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Supervisor with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge, excellent fault-finding skills and the confidence to lead a small engineering team in a busy operational environment. You will be safety-focused, organised and collaborative, with the flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends at the Port of Tilbury.

Skills & Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2–3 years’ maintenance experience.
• Previous shift-working experience, with flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with DSEAR and ATEX regulations, and COMPEX EX05/EX06 qualifications, is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Skilled in continuous electrical and mechanical fault-finding within an industrial fixed plant and equipment environment.
• Good 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.
• Confident user of MS Office, including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.
• Full UK Working Rights.

What Forth Ports can offer you

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary
• Group Bonus
• Shift allowance
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
• In‑house Occupational Health — Provides professional workplace health advice, support, and guidance for employees across all sites
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Delivered through Health Assured, offering 24/7, 365‑day confidential wellbeing support via the Wisdom app or telephone access, covering mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and emotional wellbeing
• Physiotherapy Support — Access to physiotherapy sessions through three external providers in Scotland, plus an onsite physiotherapist once per week in Tilbury
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat‑free alternative for all employees
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
• On‑site free parking available for all employees
• Attractive family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK‑wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.