Site Engineer; Cranes/Terminal Tractors
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Alexander James Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with an international supplier of heavy material handling equipment who are looking to employ a shift maintenance technician to work on a customer site in Belfast. With a competitive salary & great earning potential through shift allowance and guaranteed overtime, this is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who has worked on cranes, forklifts or heavy plant interested in a new role.
Responsibilities
Servicing a fleet of heavy material handling equipment to include cranes, terminal tractors and straddle carriers at a site in Belfast Port
Performing preventative electrical, mechanical and hydraulic maintenance as well as repairing equipment when failure occurs
Ensuring maintenance complies with health & safety legislation
Developing a knowledge of a wide variety of equipment within a technically developing fleet
Reporting to the Service Manager to ensure all equipment servicing is carried out efficiently Requirements
The company have a preference for an individual from a crane, forklift or heavy plant background. It is also essential that you hold electrical and mechanical qualifications and ideally have experience of carrying out diagnostics on electrical system. The role is physically demanding and requires the individual to be prepared for this. The shift patterns rotate each week on day shift patterns however there may be an expectation to work night shifts to cover holidays on occasion.
In terms of location, you will need to be within commutable distance of Belfast Port.
Benefits
Competitive salary (up to £38k depending on experience)
Shift allowance (£9.2k per year)
Shifts (40 hours between 7am – 7pm)
Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Week 2 – Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Overtime paid at time ½ & double time on Sundays
Life assurance
25 days holiday + statutory
The Company
The company are an international manufacturer of container handlers and forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Their products can be seen in terminals, ports and distribution centres worldwide as they have a strong foothold in the market and are continuing to grow. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of specialist handling and construction equipment.
With over 5,000 employees globally, they truly operate on an international basis
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