Port Mechanical Shift Technician – 4 on/4 off

Port of Tilbury London; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group Bonus

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension up to 16.

Job summary

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Shift Technician to join the LCTE Engineering team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on terminal equipment, including cranes and mobile plant, across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

The role involves working at height, using approved access equipment, and adhering to permit-to-work procedures. The successful candidate will carry out fault diagnosis, mechanical and electrical repairs, and provide technical support to

Qualifications

• ONC or HNC in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, or engineering related)
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Experience with mechanical fault-finding on industrial/mobile plant is essential
• Knowledge of mechanical safety requirements and safe working practices is required
• Experience with hydraulic fault-finding and diesel engines is essential

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair container cranes, straddle carriers, and other terminal equipment across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Record maintenance activities, inspections, fault findings and repairs accurately
• Work safely at height using approved access equipment and fall-protection systems
• Communicate progress to shift supervisors and engineering management
• Support equipment reliability and compliance through inspections and safety checks
• Operate MEWPs, cranes, FLTs, and other plant safely
• Maintain housekeeping, lubrication and cleanliness in workshops and on equipment

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Mechanical safety

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Volvo Penta (Desirable)

Sisu power units (Desirable)

Welding & hot works (Desirable)

Fabrication (Desirable)

Wire rope inspection (Desirable)

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical/engineering

Engineering apprenticeship completed

Job description

Port of Tilbury London Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Shift Technician to join the LCTE Engineering team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on terminal equipment, including cranes and mobile plant, across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

The role involves working at height, using approved access equipment, and adhering to permit-to-work procedures. The successful candidate will carry out fault diagnosis, mechanical and electrical repairs, and provide technical support to