Mechanical Fitter

Jobtailor

Southampton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Southampton is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to service airbridges, cranes, and port infrastructure. You will mentor Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices, and collaborate across trades and contractors as needed to maintain operations.

The role covers preventative and reactive maintenance, fault-finding on mechanical and electrical plant, and requires flexibility for call‑outs and multi‑skilled work in a port setting.

Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence
Time served with an engineering qualification
Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
Capable of fault‑finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment
Understanding of schematics
Confident working at height or around water
Flexible to work call‑out requirements and participate in a call‑out roster
Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry
Knowledge of diesel‑powered generator sets
Familiarity with Siemens PLC units
Multi‑skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities
Experience of COMPEX
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, including working from schematics
Willingness to undergo random substance‑abuse screening
Medical required before starting
Successful candidates subject to BPSS pre‑employment screening

Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical maintenance on airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure
Provide support and mentorship to Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices
Undertake work across the candidate’s trade and other disciplines or contractors when appropriately trained or capable
Carry out pre-emptive and reactive maintenance to keep port assets and infrastructure operational
Respond to preventative inspection and servicing requirements
Report to the Team Leader
Participate in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours support
Work a 39‑hour week with standard hours Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–3:00pm

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics

Mentorship

Working at height

Diesel generators

Siemens PLC units

COMPEX

Multi-skilled

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Full UK Driving Licence

Engineering Qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC units

Diesel generators

Port maintenance tools

Job description

Carry out mechanical maintenance on airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure
Provide support and mentorship to Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices
Undertake work across the candidate’s trade and other disciplines or contractors when appropriately trained or capable
Carry out pre-emptive and reactive maintenance to keep port assets and infrastructure operational
Respond to preventative inspection and servicing requirements
Report to the Team Leader
Participate in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours support
Work a 39‑hour week with standard hours Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–3:00pm

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence
Time served with an engineering qualification
Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
Capable of fault‑finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment
Understanding of schematics
Confident working at height or around water
Flexible to work call‑out requirements and participate in a call‑out roster
Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry
Knowledge of diesel‑powered generator sets
Familiarity with Siemens PLC units
Multi‑skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities
Experience of COMPEX
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, including working from schematics
Willingness to undergo random substance‑abuse screening
Medical required before starting
Successful candidates subject to BPSS pre‑employment screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical maintenance, particularly in planned preventative and reactive maintenance for port infrastructure, including Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges. Capable of fault‑finding and working with hydraulic systems and electrical schematics, while providing mentorship to junior engineers.

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