Port Maintenance Technician: Fault-Finding & Repairs (Shift)

Energy Jobline ZR; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Southampton is seeking a practical, hands-on Engineering Technician to support a busy port operation, ensuring safe and reliable operation of cranes, gates and mechanical/electrical systems.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repairs in a fast-paced industrial environment. A strong mechanical background with some electrical ability is essential; shift work is involved and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on port equipment (cranes, gates, barriers) and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Respond to breakdowns, fault-find and repair to minimise port downtime.
• Maintain site facilities including lighting, doors and water systems.
• Support port infrastructure readiness for vessel, cargo and site operations.
• Carry out mechanical repairs (gearboxes, bearings, motors, hydraulics, pumps).
• Perform basic electrical fault-finding within competency and escalate when needed.
• Complete maintenance records, permits and job sheets per procedures.
• Follow safety, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Heavy plant experience

Problem solving under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Southampton is seeking a practical, hands-on Engineering Technician to support a busy port operation, ensuring safe and reliable operation of cranes, gates and mechanical/electrical systems.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repairs in a fast-paced industrial environment. A strong mechanical background with some electrical ability is essential; shift work is involved and ongoing training is provided.