Maintenance Engineer (Portside MHE)

Aligra Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port operator in Bristol is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to conduct maintenance on material handling equipment. This role includes a competitive salary of £36,000-£40,000 per annum, additional on-call payments, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, along with the ability to work at height.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-call payment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of MHE, preferably in a port or industrial setting.
• Valid UK driving licence, clear of points.
• Willingness and ability to work at height and participate in shift/on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and inspections of MHE (Forklifts / Straddle Carriers etc) to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with workshop supervisors to manage repairs and parts procurement.
• Participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency support when needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety regulations knowledge

Ability to work at height

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Port Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance Engineer - Bristol

£36,000-£40,000 per annum + £220 on-call weekly payment + overtime pay. Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00, plus 1 week in 4/5 on-call rota.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to progress your career within a dynamic port environment? Our client, a leading operator in the Bristol area, is seeking a skilled MHE Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on a variety of material handling equipment including cranes, with opportunities for future training as a Crane Maintenance Engineer. If you have a passion for hands-on engineering work and don\'t mind working at height, this could be the ideal role for you!

Have you worked for DHL, PD Ports, Freight Liner, Hapag Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, MSC, Maersk or Kuehne + Nagel, ABP, DP World, or Associated British Ports? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary £36,000-£40,000 depending on experience
• Additional payment of £220 for on-call weeks
• Paid time and a third for any overtime during on-call duties
• Structured Monday to Friday hours with flexibility for on-call support
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive team environment within a leading port operation

Key responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and inspections of MHE (Forklifts / Straddle Carriers etc) to ensure safety and compliance
• Collaborate with workshop supervisors to manage repairs and parts procurement
• Maintain accurate service and compliance records
• Participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency support when needed
• Train towards providing same duties for Port side Cranes

What we need from you

• Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of MHE, preferably in a port or industrial setting
• Knowledge of LOLER and other health & safety regulations
• Valid UK driving licence, clear of points
• Willingness and ability to work at height and participate in shift/on-call work