Engineering Technician

Forth Ports Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Engineering Technician at the Port of Tilbury. Support critical port operations by maintaining and optimizing essential equipment including mobile cranes and heavy plant machinery. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, demonstrating a commitment to safety and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined pension scheme and life assurance

Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking

Employee discount platform

GymFlex health club memberships

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with heavy industrial plant or port equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and breakdown repairs.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to reliability improvements through effective analysis.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Fault-finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC control systems

Computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Communication

Education

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

Job description

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In this role as an Engineering Technician within the Central Plant Engineering (CPE) team at the Port of Tilbury, you will support the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of a wide range of key port equipment and systems. This includes mobile harbour cranes, heavy plant machinery, infrastructure systems, and other associated assets vital to port operations. You will play a hands-on role in delivering high equipment availability through planned preventative maintenance, responding swiftly to breakdowns, and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. This position is essential to supporting the port’s goals of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

Perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown repairs and condition-based monitoring across a diverse range of mobile and fixed plant equipment

Rapidly respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption to port operations

Undertake mechanical and/or electrical installation work and modifications to systems and infrastructure in line with engineering standards

Liaise with Shift Supervisors and Engineering Managers to ensure timely updates on equipment status and work progress

Contribute to reliability improvement efforts through effective root cause analysis and accurate failure reporting

Support asset compliance by completing statutory checks, safety inspections and associated documentation

Operate and inspect engineering plant in accordance with procedures, including mobile elevated work platforms, cranes, FLTs and plant vehicles

Maintain high standards of housekeeping, lubrication, and cleanliness across workshops and equipment

Collaborate effectively with Operations, Technical Specialists, and other Engineering team members to deliver a safe and reliable service

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual with a strong hands-on engineering background, ideally in mechanical, electrical, or plant maintenance. You’ll have a practical approach to problem-solving, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and is motivated to contribute to continuous improvement. Flexibility is essential, as this role involves working on a shift rotation and participating in an on-call rota as required to support the port’s 24/7 operational needs.

Skills & Qualifications:

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2 – 3 years maintenance experience

Proven experience in maintaining heavy industrial plant or port equipment

Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including fault-finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC control systems

Experience in working on mobile harbour cranes, reach stackers, loading shovels, or similar assets is desirable

Familiarity with LOLER / PUWER legislation and the nesseccary working practices to abide by these regulations

Strong awareness of health and safety legislation and practical application in high-risk industrial environments

Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential for ensuring smooth engineering operations

Proficient in using MS Office suite, including Excel

Full right to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

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:

Generous annual leave entitlement

A defined pension scheme and life assurance

Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family

Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking

Attractive Family Friendly Policies

Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays

GymFlex health club memberships

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.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Engineering Technician and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.