Engineering Supervisor - Grain Terminal, Tilbury (Shift Allowance)

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

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.