Engineering Shift Technician (Grain and Bulks)

About the role

As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for the successful and timely undertaking of planned and reactive maintenance including all mandatory and statutory requirements, and timely and high-quality response to faults and breakdowns to ensure all plant, equipment and systems are in full working order to meet business needs.

Key responsibilities :

To effectively use initiative and technical ability to provide a standard of work and productivity consistent with good customer service

Undertake planned maintenance, breakdown repair and condition monitoring activities of plant and equipment

Obtain a thorough working knowledge of plant equipment in order to effectively repair and maintain to minimise downtime

Report to engineering supervisors on status of machine breakdowns

To report any damage or misuse of plant equipment to engineering or operational supervision

Respond with written reports and provide signatures to statutory examinations or any other information as required

When required undertake ancillary tasks including fuelling, lubrication, cleaning or steam cleaning or any other task required in order to ensure the progress of work is not hindered

To act with due regard in the interests of safety and reliability in all aspects of maintenance and repair

Must act on instructions both written and verbal, including radio communication from engineering or operational supervisor

To be capable of driving vehicles and cargo handling equipment and accept training from a nominated person appointed by the Port

To be flexible between workshops and work areas

To be capable of working at heights on board vessels or any other place as directed

Show due regard for the Port’s property and the safety of yourself and other Port employees

Adhere to all Port regulations and working arrangements and comply with any relevant legislation in force

Responsible for ensuring that a clean, tidy and hazard free working environment is maintained to defined standards with a clear knowledge of those standards for DSEAR and Food Safety

What we're looking for :

We are seeking a skilled maintenance professional with at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in maintaining industrial fixed plant and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at HNC / D or NVQ 2 / 3 level, with strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs and automation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Qualifications and Skills :

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification - ideally NVQ level 3 or above with sufficient experience

Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, PLC’s and Automation, hydraulics and pneumatics

Experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations. preference given to COMPEX EX05 and EX06 qualifications but not essential as training can be given

Proven knowledge of continuous fault-finding techniques, especially in industrial fixed plant and equipment environments

Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience

Heavy plant and mobile platform experience

IT skills in Word, Excel

Knowledge of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Full right to work in the UK

Please note that all offers will be subject to passing a Pre-Employment Medical, which includes a respiratory test.

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 :

A competitive salary and additional shift allowance of £5,

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 ambitious Engineering 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.