Mechanical Shift Technician

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10% matched

Flexible Benefits package

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

HEYSHAM PORT LTD is seeking a Mechanical Shift Technician to support the Port of Liverpool's Container Division Engineering team. You will perform Planned Preventative and Corrective Maintenance on Ship to Shore cranes and related equipment, ensuring safe, on-time operation.

Working a 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shift, you will hold at least an HNC in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering and have hands-on experience with PLCs, motors/controls and variable speed drives, plus fault finding and

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, controls and variable speed drives.
• Experience with electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
• Strong fault finding with permit-to-work and incident reporting.
• Ability to multi-skill electrical and mechanical and apply maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance on STS/CRMG cranes and related equipment.
• Perform corrective maintenance as directed by ESMs and Senior Crane Lead Engineer.
• Work 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shift pattern.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces and dusty environments.

Skills

PLCs

Motors & drives

Electrical install

Fault finding

Electrical & mechanical

Height safety

Education

HNC in Mechatronics or Mechanical Eng

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs

Job description

Your Role

As a Mechanical Shift Technician, you will help to support the Container Division Engineering team at the Port of Liverpool by ensuring day-to-day maintenance functions operate safely and efficiently, providing operational areas and the port estate an on-time service.

You will carry out Planned Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks, as delegated by the Engineering Shift Managers (ESMs) and Senior Crane Lead Engineer, in an effective and safe manner for all Ship to Shore and Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (STS and CRMGs) and associated equipment, across the at the Port.

The position is based on a 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shift pattern.

What you'll bring

You will be qualified to a minimum HNC (or equivalent) level in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering qualification, as well as:

• Previous experience working on PLC's, motors/controls, variable speed drives, as well as electrical installation works, maintenance repair and replacement of electrical infrastructure.
• Fault finding and repair experience, with an understanding of permit to work systems and accident reporting.
• You will be willing and able to multi-skill (Electrical and Mechanical), with knowledge of effective maintenance strategies i.e. RCM, PM, CBM and TPM.
• You will be willing and able to work at heights, confined spaces and in dirty/dusty environments.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required.

Location

Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA