Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port and logistics company seeks a Mechanical Technician at the Port of Great Yarmouth. The role involves hands-on maintenance and repairs, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have strong mechanical engineering expertise and a commitment to high safety practices.

Benefits

27 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle2Work Scheme

Critical Illness insurance

Gym Membership

Retail Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical engineering experience required.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic equipment skills.
• Understanding of maintenance strategies and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Respond to unplanned failures and meet reliability targets.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Fault-finding experience

Understanding of plant & machinery

Knowledge of maintenance strategies

Understanding of electrical equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Health and Safety commitment

Job description

Job Description

Vacancy - Mechanical Technician

Are you a hands-on problem solver with previous Mechanical Engineering experience? Are you excited by the opportunity to work with a range of equipment in a fast-paced, operational environment? We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our team at the Port of Great Yarmouth and help us keep the world moving!

Your Role

In this role, you will carry out hands-on preventative maintenance work and timely repairs on all mechanical and non-mechanical equipment in accordance with the Mechanical Site Safety Rules set out by Peel Ports Group.

You will attend unplanned failures promptly to meet reliability targets and carry out shift workload as stipulated by the Facilities and Infrastructure Manager. You will report parts and materials deficits without delay, demonstrating a commitment to multi-skilled activity where appropriate. Ensuring Health and Safety is at the forefront of all activities, you will deliver a safe personal working culture.

What you'll bring

• Previous mechanical engineering experience with a strong understanding of plant & machinery, critical PPMs, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong fault-finding experience and the ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of effective maintenance strategies such as RCM, PM, CBM, TPM (beneficial).
• Fundamental understanding of electrical equipment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a safety-critical, busy environment.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest Health and Safety standards in line with company policies and procedures.

Who are we?

We are one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to become the UK’s leading port operator. We aim to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers, investing in decarbonizing operations to achieve Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Our success depends on our facilities, technology, and talented people.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary.
• A strong track record of developing our people’s skills and careers.
• Flexible benefits, including:
• 27 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays.
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension.
• Flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership, Retail Vouchers, and more.

We support learning and personal development, with over 50,000 hours of training last year. We promote good physical and mental health and provide additional support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

If you have the skills and experience we are seeking and want to join a thriving, ambitious organization, we would love to hear from you!