We are currently looking for Vehicle/HGV, Plant Maintenance / Mechanical Technicians to join our team based at London Gateway Port in Stanford-le-Hope.

We are a 24/7 operation this role will be day and night shifts, working 12 hours at a time.

The good news is, this means that in a two-week period, you will work seven shifts and have every other weekend off!

Working in Automotive industries as a Vehicle Technician/HGV/LGV technician or associated roles would be great experience to hold for this role.

It's an interesting opportunity to work with machinery like quay cranes, Vehicles of all kinds such as terminal tractors, shuttles, Automated straddle carries and more.

In this varied career, no two days are ever the same.

About The Role

How will you contribute:

To competently carry out preventive maintenance and repair works, in accordance with company safety standards and to minimise equipment downtime. Carry out mechanical repairs to plant equipment covering engines, gear boxes, hydraulics/pneumatics, pumps, bearings etc Collect data/information while carrying out work on any asset and provide to Engineering Planners Manage and supervise contractors during delivery and commissioning of equipment or while working on any asset, ensuring safe working practices are followed.

To support the development, improvement and updating of method statements and risk assessments for any preventive maintenance or repairs carried out on any asset Lead by example and encourage others to implement and improve safe working.

Work closely with the stores and Asset Managers to maintain inventory and stock levels.

Continuously innovate and improve to ensure optimal productivity and equipment performance.

To perform job safely and effectively while according to HSE and corporate criteria.

Maintain high standards for equipment availability, dependability, and safety in accordance with the Company's aims and objectives.

What you will bring.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: National Qualifications Framework – Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds etc.

Working in Automotive industries as a Vehicle Technician/HGV/LGV technician or associated roles would be great experience to hold for this role.

Excellent knowledge of equipment maintenance ideally with experience of some or all of the following:

1) Gear Boxes

2) Engines

3) Hydraulics

4) Lifting equipment

5) Basic understanding of electrical engineering

Excellent knowledge of equipment maintenance/engineering.

Experience and knowledge of HSE regulations related to equipment maintenance and activities

NOTE: All our roles are subject to the below:

Eligibility to work in the UK We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.

No unspent criminal convictions

Due to manufacturing guidance and safety weight limits, our safety critical roles require an individual to weigh under 130kg.