About the role

In this role as an Engineering Technician within the Central Plant Engineering (CPE) team at the Port of Tilbury, you will support the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of a wide range of key port equipment and systems.

This includes mobile harbour cranes, heavy plant machinery, infrastructure systems, and other associated assets vital to port operations.

You will play a hands-on role in delivering high equipment availability through planned preventative maintenance, responding swiftly to breakdowns, and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. This position is essential to supporting the port's goals of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown repairs and condition-based monitoring across a diverse range of mobile and fixed plant equipment
• Rapidly respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption to port operations
• Undertake mechanical and/or electrical installation work and modifications to systems and infrastructure in line with engineering standards
• Liaise with Shift Supervisors and Engineering Managers to ensure timely updates on equipment status and work progress
• Contribute to reliability improvement efforts through effective root cause analysis and accurate failure reporting
• Support asset compliance by completing statutory checks, safety inspections and associated documentation
• Operate and inspect engineering plant in accordance with procedures, including mobile elevated work platforms, cranes, FLTs and plant vehicles
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, lubrication, and cleanliness across workshops and equipment
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Technical Specialists, and other Engineering team members to deliver a safe and reliable service

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual with a strong hands-on engineering background, ideally in mechanical, electrical, or plant maintenance. You'll have a practical approach to problem-solving, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and is motivated to contribute to continuous improvement. Flexibility is essential, as this role involves working on a shift rotation and participating in an on-call rota as required to support the port's 24/7 operational needs.

Skills & Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2 – 3 years maintenance experience
• Proven experience in maintaining heavy industrial plant or port equipment
• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including fault-finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC control systems
• Experience in working on mobile harbour cranes, reach stackers, loading shovels, or similar assets is desirable
• Familiarity with LOLER / PUWER legislation and the nesseccary working practices to abide by these regulations
• Strong awareness of health and safety legislation and practical application in high-risk industrial environments
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential for ensuring smooth engineering operations
• Proficient in using MS Office suite, including Excel
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

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
• Shift allowance
• 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 experienced 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 this page.