Mechanical Fitter

We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team, you'll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.

Role is based on a 39 hour working week, with standard hours of Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm and Friday 7:30am-3:00pm, alongside participation in an on call rota to provide out of hours support, where call outs attract a minimum 4 hour payment, with additional hours paid at overtime rates.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets such as air bridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi‑Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
• Carry out pre‑emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port's estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time served with an Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical bias and or in Electrical qualification (Minimum NVQ Level 2/ ONC/ HNC).
• Capable of fault‑finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Flexible to work/call‑out requirements and be a member of a call‑out roster'

• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
• Multi‑skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system.