Engineering Technician

Forth Ports Group; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group bonus

Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Physiotherapy

Turkey/meal gift

GymFlex

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forth Ports Group in Tilbury, Essex, is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform planned maintenance and reactive repairs across plant and equipment at the Grain Terminal, the UK’s largest grain handling facility.

You will work a rotating shift pattern (0600-1400, 1400-2200, 2200-0600) and collaborate with engineers to minimise downtime while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Safety-focused with understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring across plant and equipment.
• Develop understanding of terminal plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.
• Carry out installations, improvements and modifications to plant, systems and equipment.
• Report damage, misuse or operational concerns to Engineering or Operational Managers.
• Undertake ancillary tasks such as fuelling, lubrication and cleaning to support uninterrupted operations.
• Communicate updates on plant status, repairs and breakdown activity with team members 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 requirements.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

PLCs & automation

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Fault finding

Health & safety compliance

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Engineering Technician Forth Ports Group•Tilbury, Essex, GB

Job Title: Engineering Technician 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)

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, operating to food-grade standards through a state-of-the-art, fully automated and highly flexible terminal. As an Engineering Technician, you will play a vital role in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment and engineering systems, responding promptly to faults and breakdowns and helping ensure the Grain Terminal continues to operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key 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.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a practical, safety-focused Engineering Technician with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment. You will be confident fault-finding on fixed plant and equipment, comfortable working as part of a collaborative engineering team, and flexible in supporting a rotational shift pattern, including weekends. Experience in grain, port, food-grade or similar operational environments would be beneficial.

Skills & 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

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

• Group bonus
• 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.

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.

The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.

Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.

A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.

The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Company Benefits

• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee discounts
• Gym membership or wellness programs
• Cycle to work
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Scheme

£62,444.00 per year

Full-time +1

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