Mechanical Technician

Associated British Ports; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port management company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join its team. This role involves mechanical maintenance of port equipment, fault-finding, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and relevant engineering qualifications, with knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. The company offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, private healthcare, and opportunities for training and development in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Time served with a relevant Engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance works diligently.
• Support and mentor Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical

Tools

CMMS

Siemens PLC

Job description

We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team. You should have experience of working in the heavy industrial sector – ideally in ports however knowledge of heavy motor driven hydraulic equipment is essential.

Working in a small team, you’ll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.

Why should you make ABP your First Port Of Call?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements and other legislation including having a say in the development and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets in a diligent and timely manner to meet the requirements of port operations both individually and as part of a larger team.
• Communicate during servicing operations and the repair of plant and equipment providing required scope of works and parts required etc.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
• Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port’s estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.
• Play a part in the continual improvement of the port following its 4 key principles – safety, quality, service and efficiency.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Service and Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time served with an Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical bias and or in Electrical qualification (Minimum NVQ Level 2/ ONC/ HNC).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a ‘call-out roster’.

Ideal

• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
• Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system.