Mechanical Specialist Technician - Hydraulics and Controls

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Specialist Technician to join our Engineering Maintenance Team. You will act as a technical expert across multiple engineering disciplines, carrying out complex maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair work on a wide range of Port assets. This role involves supervising technicians and contractors, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring high safety and compliance standards.

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, fault finding and repairs across Port assets.
• Act as a technical specialist in:
  Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Hydraulics, and Advanced Controls.
• Prepare RAMS, ensure safe systems of work, and maintain accurate ERP documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver complex maintenance tasks, supervising up to 10 staff.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the wider team.
• Liaise with stakeholders and contractors on asset performance.
• Support training, crisis scenarios and project activities.
• Participate in standby or shift rotas once fully competent have a flexible approach to working hours and requirements to work overtime as required.

• Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 4 e.g. HNC or equivalent qualification demonstrable experience (Mechanical), NFPC Stage 3 (Hydraulics), and EAL Level 3 in PLCs. or equivalent
• At least 3 years' hands‑on experience in chosen specialism.
• PLC fault finding/programming (Siemens preferred), SCADA/BMS knowledge (for Controls).
• IOSH/SSSTS, knowledge of CDM, and supervisory experience.
• Strong IT skills, MEWP 1b/3b, full driving licence.

• Strong problem‑solving and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Positive, proactive and committed to safety and continuous improvement.

You’ll work with a wide variety of complex assets, take ownership of technical challenges, support major engineering projects and play a key role in keeping the Port operating efficiently and safely.

40 per week Monday – Friday

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
  
  Free Parking

Mechanical Specialist Technician Hydraulics and Controls
• Dover, Kent, England