Shift Technician - Mechanical

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic port operator at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. As a Shift Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing terminal equipment, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety. This position offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, and a range of benefits including generous leave, pension schemes, and employee wellness programs. Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to a greener future and enjoy opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined pension scheme and life assurance

Health promotion events

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site free parking

Employee discount platform

GymFlex health club memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, turning, and general fitting is essential.
• Candidates should have ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair terminal equipment.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Turning

General Fitting

Strong IT Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

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Location: Port of Tilbury

Compensation: Salary - £51,877 + Shift allowance - £12,970

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

About The Role

As a Shift Technician, you will work as part of a team to construct, maintain and repair terminal equipment to achieve maximum availability and efficiency, while upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Construct, maintain and repair the fleet of Container Cranes, Straddle Carriers, Refrigeration and other Terminal equipment with the flexibility of working between trades and skills in accordance with the company policies including safety, environment and quality

Ensure that all work carried out is completed to an acceptable standard in accordance with safe working procedures

In addition to the duties listed above, carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager from time to time

To maintain Plant Equipment to an acceptable standard

Reporting all incidents, hazards and unsafe working conditions or behaviour you encounter to your manager. Completing any actions assigned to you from an audit action plan

Complying with all LCT health, safety and environmental protection and security policies and procedures that are relevant to your work

Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who can collaborate effectively to meet engineering and operational deadlines. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work shifts and overtime as needed, and committed to maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experienced in welding, turning and general fitting

ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Full driving license

Full right to work in the UK

What Forth Ports can offer you:

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

Generous annual leave entitlement

A defined pension scheme and life assurance

Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family

Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking

Attractive Family Friendly Policies

Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays

GymFlex health club memberships

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Technician and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined pension scheme and life assurance

Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family

Cycle to work scheme

Attractive Family Friendly Policies

On site free parking

Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays

GymFlex health club memberships

We value our people and our reputation, and know that having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Technician - Mechanical

Location: Port of Tilbury

Compensation: Salary - £51,877 + Shift allowance - £12,970

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

About The Role

As a Shift Technician, you will work as part of a team to construct, maintain and repair terminal equipment to achieve maximum availability and efficiency, while upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Construct, maintain and repair the fleet of Container Cranes, Straddle Carriers, Refrigeration and other Terminal equipment with the flexibility of working between trades and skills in accordance with the company policies including safety, environment and quality

• Ensure that all work carried out is completed to an acceptable standard in accordance with safe working procedures

• In addition to the duties listed above, carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager from time to time

• To maintain Plant Equipment to an acceptable standard

• Reporting all incidents, hazards and unsafe working conditions or behaviour you encounter to your manager. Completing any actions assigned to you from an audit action plan

• Complying with all LCT health, safety and environmental protection and security policies and procedures that are relevant to your work

• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who can collaborate effectively to meet engineering and operational deadlines. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work shifts and overtime as needed, and committed to maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experienced in welding, turning and general fitting

• ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship

• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Full driving license

• Full right to work in the UK

What Forth Ports can offer you:

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Shift allowance - £12,970

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• A defined pension scheme and life assurance

• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family

• Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking

• Attractive Family Friendly Policies

• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays

• GymFlex health club memberships

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Technician and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

• Shift allowance - £12,970

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Defined pension scheme and life assurance

• Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family

• Cycle to work scheme

• Attractive Family Friendly Policies

• On site free parking

• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays

• GymFlex health club memberships

We value our people and our reputation, and know that having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline
• Relevant experience working in an electrical or mechanical position
• Full right to work in UK
• Full valid UK driving licence

Closing DateMonday 12th May, 2025