Service Technician

Job Description

Location:

Port of Tilbury London Ltd, Leslie Ford House

Service Technician

Port of Tilbury

42 hours per week (4 days on 4 off)

£53,745 + Shift allowance £5,374

At Forth Ports, we keep trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Every day, our teams support the flow of goods, materials, and services that businesses and communities rely on, helping to power economic growth across the UK and beyond. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and their expertise, commitment, and innovation drive our success.

With our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, we're investing heavily in sustainable and digital technologies, including major growth in offshore wind and greener port operations. For you, this means joining a business that's evolving, ambitious, and making a real difference.

We are seeking to appoint two Service Technicians to join the LCTE Engineering team at the Port of Tilbury.

In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated engineering team primarily responsible for the planned maintenance on a range of terminal equipment. The position involves carrying out scheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis, and mechanical and electrical repairs, while providing technical support to operational plant.

You will ensure compliance with safety standards, maintain optimal equipment performance, and maximise plant reliability, with a strong focus on safety, equipment availability and minimising downtime.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, including defect repairs, on a fleet of Straddle Carriers, Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes, and various other terminal equipment.
• Work flexibly across mechanical and electrical disciplines in line with company safety, environmental, and operational standards to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, as required, on key terminal assets in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard, supporting equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Accurately and concisely record all maintenance activities, inspections, fault findings, and repairs using the designated maintenance reporting software.
• Communicate effectively with Shift Supervisors and Engineering Management, providing timely updates on equipment condition, faults, and work progress.
• Support equipment reliability and compliance through fault investigation, statutory inspections, safety checks, and accurate maintenance records.
• Safely operate and inspect engineering plant and equipment in accordance with company procedures, including the use of MEWPs, Forklifts, and plant vehicles.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across workshops and equipment.
• Take responsibility for your own health and safety, and that of others, fully complying with all London Container Terminal health, safety, environmental, and security policies.
• Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with Operations, Engineering colleagues, and Technical Specialists to support safe and efficient terminal operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work shift patterns and overtime as required to meet operational demands.

• Level 3 NVQ, ONC or HNC in an engineering related discipline.
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

• General mechanical fitting with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in engine diagnostics.
• Hot works, welding and fabrication.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and specialist maintenance tools.
• Preventative and…