Maintenance Engineer (Purfleet)

Cldn; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

CLdN is seeking two Maintenance Engineers to join a strong engineering team at a busy Ro-Ro terminal on the North bank of the River Thames. You will service, inspect and repair terminal equipment including tractors, reach stackers, forklifts and RTGs, while following repair procedures and safety guidelines.

The role requires City & Guilds Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent, strong fault diagnosis, diesel engine knowledge, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Engineering practice or equivalent.
• Experience on port terminal equipment is advantageous.
• IT literate across multiple platforms including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and service terminal equipment such as tractors, reach stackers and RTGs.
• Work with management guidance to resolve issues and ensure safety and compliance.
• Travel to other terminals within the group to provide support.
• Maintain high-quality repairs using engineering procedures and standards.
• Assist in developing policies to improve expenditure and efficiency.
• Coordinate with terminal managers to minimise operational disturbance.
• Interface with contractors, suppliers and customers as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety directives and participate in competency training.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Diesel engines

Pro-active

Problem solving

IT literate

Full UK Driving Licence

Industrial initiative

Passport for travel

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Engineering practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Equipment maintenance software

Job description

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for two Maintenance Engineers to join a strong engineering team to assist with maintaining, repairing and inspecting the Terminal equipment.

The Maintenance Workshop supports the engineering function in a busy and expanding Ro-Ro Shipping terminal on the North bank of the River Thames, which provides stevedoring facilities for the import/export of trailers and containers and new cars to and from the continent.

Your role

• Toservice, inspect,cleanand repair all Terminal equipment including Tractor units, Reach Stackers, Forklifts, RTG’s, cassette trailers and any other associated port equipment.
• Resolving problems with guidance and support from Management
• To be flexible and travel to other Terminals within the group in order to support and work
• To be flexible and dynamic in your work ethicand approach to meet demand.
• Toproducehighqualityrepairs to all equipmentensuring policy compliance, correct application of repair procedures and engineering principles.
• To embracethe development and introduction of policies and procedures to improve expenditure and efficiency of the engineering department.
• Liaise with TerminalManagers and Supervisors on themaintenance activitiesofequipment to minimise disturbance to operations.
• Deal with contractors,suppliersand customers.
• Touphold Health and safety standards directed by the Company, Manufacturers and Legislation.
• To highlight, take part in and conduct training based on competency for yourself and apprentices.
• Undertake other tasks within your remit as required by the Engineering Management team.

Your profile

• Qualifiedto minimum City & Guilds Level 3in an Engineering practiceor equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.Or have equivalent experienceof working on a Port Terminal.
• Desirable to have 10 years post apprenticeship experience.
• Ideally, will holda formal H&S Qualification and/or be aware of RA’s and their necessity.
• IT literateon multiple platforms including Microsoft Officeand/or relevant equipment maintenance software.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Possess strong problem solving and fault diagnosis skills.
• Have good knowledge of diesel engines,transmissionand electronics systems.
• Committed with an excellence work ethic.
• Must have a passport for travel to European ports and other Terminals within the group
• Will have good IT skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative and be pro-active and practical in an industrial environment

Our offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance Cover

Closing date for applications will be Monday 10 th August, 2026